2006 Mazda MPV Owner's Manual - Page 152
2006 Mazda MPV Manual
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Mazda MPV_8U61-EA-05G_Edition1 Page152 Tuesday, June 21 2005 9:33 AM Black plate (152,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving And for a smoother ride with less shifting, don't use it when: l l l qDriving Tips Passing For extra power when passing another vehicle or climbing steep grades, depress the accelerator fully. The transaxle will shift to a lower gear, depending on vehicle speed. Climbing steep grades from a stop To climb a steep grade from a stopped position: 1. Depress the brake pedal. 2. Shift to D or 2, depending on the load weight and grade steepness. 3. Release all the brake pedal while gradually accelerating. Descending steep grades When descending a steep grade, shift to 3 or 2, depending on load weight and grade steepness. Descend slowly, using the brakes only occasionally to prevent them from overheating. Going up a steep grade. Driving in stop-and-go traffic. Pulling heavy loads. To turn off the overdrive, push the button. The transaxle will then shift through a 4gear sequence in D. Shift patterns without overdrive: D = 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th 3 = 2nd, 3rd 2 = 2nd To turn it on, push the button again. Shift patterns with overdrive: D = 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th 3 = 2nd, 3rd 2 = 2nd O/D OFF indicator light This light comes on when the overdrive has been turned off. CAUTION If the overdrive-off indicator light flashes, the transaxle has an electrical problem. Continuing to drive your Mazda in this condition could cause damage to your transaxle. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. 5-12 Form No.8U61-EA-05G