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Driving Your MazdaStarting and Driving2. Insert a screwdriver and push it down.3. Move the shift lever.4. Take the vehicle to an AuthorizedMazda Dealer to have the systemchecked.qManual Shift ModeThis mode gives you the feel of driving amanual transaxle vehicle by operating theshift lever and allows you to controlengine rpm and torque to the front wheelsmuch like a manual transaxle when morecontrol is desired.NOTElllIf you change to manual shift modewhen the vehicle is stopped, the gearwill shift to M1.If you shift up once when the vehicleis stopped and the gear is at M1, thegear will shift to M2. M2 is helpfulfor starting on slippery surfaces.(2.3-liter engine model)If you change to manual shift modewithout depressing the acceleratorpedal when driving in D range, 5thgear, the gear will shift to M4.IndicatorsShift position indicatorIn manual shift mode, the “M” of the shiftposition indicator in the instrument panelilluminates.Gear position indicatorThe numeral for the selected gearilluminates.To change to manual shift mode, shift thelever from D to M.Gear position indicatorShift positionindicatorTo return to automatic shift mode, shiftthe lever from M to D.5-13