2010 Mazda CX-7 Owner's Manual - Page 178
2010 Mazda CX-7 Manual
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CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page178 Friday, June 5 2009 2:25 PM Black plate (178,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE l NOTE l l l When driving slowly, the gears may not shift up depending on vehicle speed. In manual shift mode, gears do not shift up automatically. Do not run the engine with the tachometer needle in the RED ZONE. If the tachometer needle enters the RED ZONE, you may feel engine-braking because the fuel delivery will be stopped to protect the engine. However, this does not indicate an abnormality. When depressing the accelerator fully, the transaxle will shift to a lower gear, depending on vehicle speed. l l When driving at high speeds, the gear may not shift down depending on vehicle speed. During deceleration, the gear may automatically shift down depending on vehicle speed. When depressing the accelerator fully, the transaxle will shift to a lower gear, depending on vehicle speed. Manually Shifting down ( M6 í → M5 → M4 → M3 → M2 → M1) To shift down to a lower gear, tap the shift lever forward ( ) once. Second gear fixed mode When the shift lever is tapped back ( ) while the vehicle is stopped, the transaxle is set in the second gear fixed mode. The gear is fixed in second while in this mode for easier starting and driving on slippery roads. If the shift lever is tapped back ( ) or forward ( ) while in the second gear fixed mode, the mode will be canceled. Shifting specification 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. (2.5-liter engine model) Gear M1 → M2 M2 → M3 M3 or M4 → M5 Vehicle speed You can shift up to M2 whether the vehicle is stopped or moving. 21 km/h (13 mph) 38 km/h (24 mph) WARNING Do not use 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. (2.3-liter engine model) Gear M1 → M2 M2 → M3 M3 → M4 M4 → M5 M5 → M6 Vehicle speed You can shift up to M2 whether the vehicle is stopped or moving. 9 km/h (6 mph) 26 km/h (16 mph) 36 km/h (22 mph) 53 km/h (33 mph) 5-14 í Some models. Form No.8AS7-EA-09E