2004 Mazda Miata MX-5 Owner's Manual - Page 105

MX-5 Miata_8T72-EA-04G_Edition1 Page105 Wednesday, June 9 2004 3:4 PM Black plate (105,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving O/D OFF indicator light Descending steep grades When descending a steep grade, shift to 2 or 1, depending on load weight and grade steepness. Descend slowly, using the brakes only occasionally to prevent them from overheating. This light comes on when the overdrive has been turned off. CAUTION If the overdrive-off indicator light flashes, the transmission has an electrical problem. Continuing to drive your Mazda in this condition could cause damage to your transmission. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. qDriving Tips Passing For extra power when passing another vehicle or climbing steep grades, depress the accelerator fully. The transmission 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 1, depending on the load weight and grade steepness. 3. Release all brakes while gradually accelerating. 5-13 Form No.8T72-EA-04G