2007 Mazda MAZDA3 Owner's Manual - Page 132

Mazda3_8V66-EA-06F_Edition2 Page131 Friday, May 26 2006 10:54 AM Black plate (131,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Manual Transaxle Operation qManual Transaxle Shift Pattern 5-speed transaxle (6-speed transaxle) Vehicles with 6-speed transaxle are equipped with a device to prevent shifting to R (reverse) by mistake. Push the shift lever downward and shift to R. Neutral position 6-speed transaxle Neutral position The vehicle is equipped with either a 5speed or 6-speed manual transaxle. The shift pattern for each is shown above. Depress the clutch pedal all the way down while shifting; then release it slowly. (5-speed transaxle) A safety feature prevents accidental shifting from 5 to R (reverse). The shift lever must be put in neutral before being shifted to R. WARNING Do not use sudden engine braking on slippery road surfaces or at high speeds: Shifting down while driving on wet, snowy, or frozen roads, or while driving at high speeds causes sudden engine braking, which is dangerous. The sudden change in tire speed could cause the tires to skid. This could lead to loss of vehicle control and an accident. Be sure to leave the shift lever in 1 or R position and set the parking brake when leaving the vehicle unattended: Otherwise the vehicle could move and cause an accident. 5-9 Form No.8V66-EA-06F