mazda-om-release2-029 1..372 ++ - Mazda Canada

Driving Your MazdaStarting and DrivingIf the vehicle is kicked down at thefollowing speeds or lower, the gears shiftdown automatically:GearM4→M3M3→M2Vehicle speed170 km/h (105 mph)72 km/h (44 mph)Shifting specification (2.3-liter enginemodel)Shifting upIf the vehicle speed is lower than thespeed specified for each gear, the gearcannot be shifted up to a higher gear.GearM1→M2M2→M3M3 or M4→M5Vehicle speedYou can shift up to M2 whetherthe vehicle is stopped or moving.20 km/h (12 mph)33 km/h (20 mph)Shifting downIf the vehicle speed is higher than thespeed specified for each gear, the gearcannot be shifted down to a lower gear.GearM5→M4M4→M3M3→M2M2→M1Vehicle speed191 km/h (118 mph)137 km/h (85 mph)89 km/h (55 mph)44 km/h (27 mph)During deceleration, the gears shift downautomatically when speed is reduced tothe following:If the vehicle is kicked down at thefollowing speeds or lower, the gears shiftdown automatically:GearM5→M4M4→M3M3→M2M2→M1Vehicle speed182 km/h (113 mph)133 km/h (82 mph)48 km/h (30 mph)12 km/h (7 mph)Recommendations for shiftingUpshiftingFor normal acceleration and cruising, werecommend these shift points.(2.0-liter engine model)GearVehicle speedM1 to M2 24 km/h (15 mph)M2 to M3 40 km/h (25 mph)M3 to M4 65 km/h (40 mph)(2.3-liter engine model)GearVehicle speedM1 to M2 24 km/h (15 mph)M2 to M3 40 km/h (25 mph)M3 to M4 65 km/h (40 mph)M4 to M5 73 km/h (45 mph)DownshiftingWhen you must slow down in heavytraffic or on a steep upgrade, downshiftbefore the engine starts to overwork. Thisgives better acceleration when you needmore speed.GearM5 or M4→M3M3 or M2→M1NOTEVehicle speed30 km/h (18 mph)10 km/h (6 mph)On a steep downgrade, downshiftinghelps maintain safe speed and prolongsbrake life.The gear does not shift down to M1automatically while in the second gearfixed mode.5-16