(For vehicles equipped with an electronic automatic transmission)
"Electronic automatic transmission " (EU-AT) uses the sequential select lever, lock switch and movement method. The normal way of driving is carried out in the position of the gear lever "D".
Comment. To get a slight change in speed, depress the brake pedal to shift from "N" or from "R" to move forward or in reverse.
Press the button located on the handle of the switch handle to switch to the positions "R" And "R" and to switch from "D" V "S" and from "S" V "L".
The switch handle can move freely in other positions.
Attention:
- Do not move the gearshift lever to the "R" And "R" until the vehicle comes to a complete stop.
- At high speeds, apply the brake rather than downshift to brake.
- In the event of a stop on an incline, do not hold the vehicle with the engine. Use the brake pedal.
- Don't switch out of position "N" or "R" into position "1", "2", "D" or "R" at high engine speeds.
Engine starting
Set the shift lever to the position "R" or "N" otherwise the starter will not work.
R (parking). This position is only selected when the vehicle is at a complete stop.
Carefully! Don't use position "R" (parking) instead of a parking brake. Make sure the shift lever is in the position "R", so that it cannot move without pressing the button. Apply the parking brake. Turn off the engine if you get out of the car. Do not leave the vehicle with the engine running, it may suddenly start moving.
R (Reverse). To force the car to move backward - after coming to a complete stop.
N (neutral position). When the vehicle is stopped (brake on)
D (Movement). (Save switch in position " OFF " and the automatic transmission shift lever in any position.)
This configuration is used for the normal driving level where the 4-speed intervals are adjusted for fuel economy.
S (Symbol). (Save switch in position "OFF" and the automatic transmission shift lever in any position.)
Use this symbol when driving slowly and for short distances, for more power when climbing, or for easier braking when descending, set the shift lever so that the gearbox is in 3rd gear.
L (Symbol). (Save switch on "OFF" and gearshift lever in any position.)
When the load is heavy, or when going up and down a very steep slope, set the switch lever handle to the symbol (L) so that the gearbox is installed in 2 gears.
Downshifting.
Fully press the accelerator pedal to shift from high gear to lower gear, you can get power and sudden acceleration to climb steep slopes.
Running up the hill
Step on the brake pedal with your left foot and move the shift lever to the "D", or "L", depending on the vehicle load and the steepness of the slope, then release the parking brake. Gently press the gas pedal with your right foot while releasing the brake pedal.
Driving mode selection lever
You can choose the method of movement that is most convenient for certain conditions.
Press the button on the driving mode lever to select «Economy» (Economical way to move) or "Power" (Way of driving more power). The control lamp, lit up, indicates the selected method.
For normal driving, it is recommended to set the gear selector lever to the position "D" (Movement), blocker in position "OFF" (switched off), lever way movement to position "Economy" (Economical).
Comment. When the engine coolant temperature is low, the vehicle operates in "POWER" (powerful), even if the mode is selected "ECONO" (economical). However, at this point, the control lamp will still light up "ECONO" on the toolbar.
When the locking method is selected, the POWER and ECONO indicator lamps go out.
Lock lever
This system disconnects the automatic speed change mechanism and has three stages: Third (3) on "D", Second (2) on "S" and First (1) on "L".
Use this system to get under way on slippery surfaces (snow, mud, etc.), to climb steep slopes or to use engine braking on downhill slopes.
Interlock indicator lamp
When the lock lever is in the position "ON" (on).
Attention! If the warning light flashes, there is damage to the automatic transmission. If this happens, contact a Mazda dealer.
Selecting a blocking method
The blocking method is selected by pressing the blocker button. To exclude it, press the blocker button again.
Comment. The blocking method is canceled automatically during engine start.
Blocking method
D (Movement). When the lock method is selected, the gearbox is locked in third (3) steps. When stopped, the automatic transmission stage is lowered to (2) then rises again to (3), to offer more regular acceleration.
S (Second). When the locking method is selected, the gearbox is locked in position (2). Do not exceed 115 km/h in the "S".
L (First). When the locking method is selected, the gearbox is locked in position (1). Do not exceed 60 km/h in the "L".