2003 Mazda Protege Owner's Manual - Page 112

J39L_EA.book Page 17 Saturday, June 8, 2002 5:35 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving M Shifting Recommendation In manual shift mode, shift the gears within the vehicle speed specified for each gear. NOTE Shifting down If the vehicle speed is higher than the speed specified for each gear, the gear cannot be shifted down to a lower gear. In this situation, the shift position and gear position indicators will flash twice to signal that the gears cannot be shifted down. Shifting down to M3 The vehicle speed must be lower than 161 km/h (100 mph) to shift down to M3. Shifting down to M2 The vehicle speed must be lower than 100 km/h (62 mph) to shift down to M2. Shifting down to M1 The vehicle speed must be lower than 45 km/h (28 mph) to shift down to M1. NOTE • If you change to manual shift mode when the vehicle is stopped, the gear will shift to M1. • If you tap the shift lever back when the vehicle is stopped and the gear is at M1, the gear will shift to M2. M2 is helpful for starting on slippery surfaces. • Gears may not be shifted from M1 to M2 right after shifting the lever from D to M. Wait a few seconds and then shift up to M2. Shifting up If the vehicle speed is lower than the speed specified for each gear, the gear cannot be shifted up to a higher gear. Shifting up to M2 You can shift up to M2 when the engine is running, whether the vehicle is stopped or moving. Shifting up to M3 The vehicle speed must be higher than 20 km/h (12 mph) to shift up to M3. Shifting up to M4 The vehicle speed must be higher than 38 km/h (24 mph) to shift up to M4. • At M4, the gears shift down to M3 automatically when the vehicle speed slows to 36 km/h (22 mph) or less. • At M3 or M2, the gears shift down to M1 automatically when the vehicle speed slows to 9 km/h (6 mph) or less. 5-17 Form No. 8Q94-EA-02G