Mazda 3 Owners Manual: Manual Transaxle Shift Pattern

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Mazda 3. Manual Transaxle Shift Pattern

The shift pattern of the transaxle is conventional, as shown.

Depress the clutch pedal all the way down while shifting; then release it slowly.

Your vehicle is equipped with a device to prevent shifting to R (reverse) by mistake.

Push the shift lever downward and shift to R.

Mazda 3. Manual Transaxle Shift Pattern

WARNING Do not use sudden 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.

Always leave the shift lever in 1 or R position and set the parking brake when leaving the vehicle unattended: Otherwise the vehicle could move and cause an accident.

CAUTION

Keep your foot off the clutch pedal except when shifting gears. Also, do not use the clutch to hold the vehicle on an upgrade. Riding the clutch will cause needless clutch wear and damage.
Do not apply any excessive lateral force to the shift lever when changing from 5th to 4th gear. This could lead to the accidental selection of 2nd gear, which could result in damage to the transaxle.
Make sure the vehicle comes to a complete stop before shifting to R.

Shifting to R while the vehicle is still moving may damage the transaxle.

NOTE

(For vehicles with type C instrument cluster *1 )

If the engine speed is about to exceed the permissible engine speed, the buzzer sounds.
Refer to Over Rev. Buzzer on .

*1 To determine which instrument cluster is equipped on your Mazda, Refer to Meters and Gauges on .

If shifting to R is difficult, shift back into neutral, release the clutch pedal, and try again.

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