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Driving Your MazdaStarting and DrivingqDriving TipsPassingFor extra power when passing anothervehicle or climbing steep grades, depressthe accelerator fully. The transaxle willshift to a lower gear, depending on vehiclespeed.Climbing steep grades from a stopTo climb a steep grade from a stoppedposition:1. Depress the brake pedal.2. Shift to D or M1, depending on theload weight and grade steepness.3. Release the brake pedal whilegradually accelerating.Descending steep gradesWhen descending a steep grade, shift tolower gears, depending on load weightand grade steepness. Descend slowly,using the brakes only occasionally toprevent them from overheating.Power SteeringPower steering is only operable when theengine is running. If the engine is off or ifthe power steering system is inoperable,you can still steer, but it requires morephysical effort.If the steering feels rigid during normaldriving, consult an Authorized MazdaDealer.CAUTIONNever hold the steering wheel to theextreme left or right for more than 5seconds with the engine running.This could damage the power steeringsystem.qPower Steering MalfunctionIndicator LightThis indicator light illuminates when theignition switch is turned to the ONposition and goes off when the engine isstarted.5-17