Automatic gear shifting (Mazda Capella GE)

Contents: Gear shift ranges ⇓ Gear diagram without hold mode ⇓

Automatic transmission controls

1. Mode switch lever; 2. Unlock button (to prevent dangerous switching);3. Hold button (pressing this button turns on the hold mode; pressing it again disables this mode); 4. Switch pattern indicator (shows the position of the selector lever) 5. Hold indicator (this indicator turns on when the hold mode is selected); 6. Switching by pressing the lock button; 7. Switching without pressing the unlock button

Gear shift ranges

When turning on the starter, the mode shift lever must be in position P or N.

R (parking)

Position P locks the front wheels.

Caution! Holding the vehicle in position P. Using the "P" gear instead of the parking brake is not recommended. To park your vehicle safely, use both the parking brake and the "P" gear.

Attention! Switching to position P or R (reverse) while driving the car may damage your gearbox.

Shifting into drive or reverse with the engine speed above idle can damage your transmission.

R (reverse)

In position R the vehicle moves only backwards. It must be stopped before shifting from forward to reverse or vice versa.

N (neutral position)

When the selector is set to neutral position (N), the wheels do not lock. The car can roll freely even on the slightest slope if the parking brake is not applied.

Warning! It is dangerous to shift from N or P to the appropriate gear while the engine is running above idle speed. If this is done, the vehicle may suddenly take off, which could result in an accident and serious injury. If the engine is running above idle speed, do not shift from N or P to drive.

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D (move)

D – normal position, corresponding to the move. From the stopped position, the drive axle will automatically shift through a four-speed sequence.

S (second gear)

The S position is useful when driving in slow traffic areas and when climbing hills.

L (low speed)

Use position L when driving with a heavy trailer or when climbing a steep hill.