2006 Mazda RX-8 Owner's Manual - Page 144
2006 Mazda RX-8 Manual
Page 144 highlights
RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page144 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:54 PM Black plate (144,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE l If the steering shift switches on both sides (left and right) are operated simultaneously, the gear will shift once. The gear will not shift if: l To shift up to a higher gear with the steering shift switches, tap either of the UP switches toward you once with your fingers. UP switches l l The steering shift switch and the shift lever are operated simultaneously. The UP switch and DOWN switch are operated simultaneously. Manually Shifting up (M1→M2→M3→M4→M5→M6) To shift up to a higher gear, tap the shift lever back ( ) once. WARNING Hand Position When Using Steering Shift Switches: Putting your hands inside the rim of the steering wheel when using the steering shift switches is dangerous. If the driver air bag were to deploy in a collision, your hands could be impacted causing injury. Keep your hands on the steering wheel rim when using fingers or thumbs on the steering shift switches. 5-14 Form No.8U58-EA-05J