Automatic Transmission

Shift-Lock System

Shift-Lock System

Shift-Lock System

The shift-lock system prevents shifting out of P unless the brake pedal is depressed.

 

To shift from P:

  1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.

  2. Start the engine.

  3. Press and hold the lock-release button.

  4. Move the selector lever.

 

  • When the ignition is switched to ACC or the ignition is switched off, the selector lever cannot be shifted from P position.

  • The ignition cannot be switched to OFF if the selector lever is not in P position.

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Shift-Lock Override

If the selector lever will not move from P position using the proper shift procedure, continue to hold down the brake pedal.

  1. Remove the shift-lock override cover using a cloth-wrapped flat head screwdriver.

  2. Insert a flat screwdriver and push it down.

     

    1. Cover

     

  3. Press and hold the lock-release button.

  4. Move the selector lever.

Take the vehicle to an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer to have the system checked.

Transmission Ranges

Transmission Ranges

Shift Position Indication

  1. Shift position indication

     

The selector position is indicated when the ignition is switched ON.

Gear position indication

In manual shift mode, the “M” of the shift position indication illuminates and the numeral for the selected gear is displayed.

Active Adaptive Shift (AAS)

Active Adaptive Shift (AAS) automatically controls the transmission shift points to best suit the road conditions and driver input. This improves driving feel. The transmission may switch to AAS mode when driving up and down slopes, cornering, driving at high elevations, or depressing the accelerator pedal quickly while the selector lever is in the D position. Depending on the road and driving conditions/vehicle operations, gear shifting could be delayed or not occur, however, this does not indicate a problem because the AAS mode will maintain the optimum gear position.

Manual Shift Mode

Manual Shift Mode

Indicators

  1. Manual shift mode indication

  2. Gear position indication

Manual shift mode indication

In manual shift mode, the “M” of the shift position indication in the instrument panel illuminates.

Gear position indication

The numeral for the selected gear illuminates.

 

 

  • If the gears cannot be shifted down when driving at higher speeds, the gear position indication will flash twice to signal that the gears cannot be shifted down (to protect the transmission).

  • If the automatic transmission fluid (ATF) temperature becomes too high, there is the possibility that the transmission will switch to automatic shift mode, cancelling manual shift mode and turning off the gear position indication illumination. This is a normal function to protect the AT. After the ATF temperature has decreased, the gear position indication illumination turns back on and driving in manual shift mode is restored.

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Manually Shifting Down

You can shift gears down by operating the selector lever or the steering shift switches (Some Models).

M6 → M5 → M4 → M3 → M2→ M1

Using selector lever

To shift down to a lower gear, tap the selector lever forward – once.

 

Using steering shift switch (Some Models)

To shift down to a lower gear with the steering shift switches, pull the DOWN switch (–) toward you once with your fingers.

 

  1. DOWN switch (–)

 

Do not use 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 tyre speed could cause the tyres to skid. This could lead to loss of vehicle control and an accident.

Keep your hands on the steering wheel rim when using fingers on the steering shift switches:

Putting your hands inside the rim of the steering wheel when using the steering shift switches is dangerous. If the driver's air bag were to deploy in a collision, your hands could be impacted causing injury.

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  • When driving at high speeds, the gear may not shift down.

  • During deceleration, the gear may automatically shift down depending on vehicle speed.

  • When depressing the accelerator fully, the transmission will shift to a lower gear, depending on vehicle speed. However, the gears do not kickdown while the DSC is turned off.

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Second Gear Fixed Mode

When the selector lever is moved back + while the vehicle speed is about 10 km/h (6.2 mph) or less, the transmission is set in the second gear fixed mode. The gear is fixed in second while in this mode for easier acceleration from a stop and driving on slippery roads such as snow-covered roads.

If the selector lever is moved back + or forward – while in the second gear fixed mode, the mode will be cancelled.

Direct Mode (Some Models)

Direct Mode (Some Models)

Direct Mode

Direct mode can be used for temporarily switching gears by operating the steering shift switch while the vehicle is being driven with the selector lever in the D position.

While in direct mode, the D and M indication illuminate and the gear position in use is illuminated.

  1. Direct mode indication

  2. Gear position indication

 

Direct mode is cancelled (released) under the following conditions.

  • The UP switch (+/OFF) is pulled rearward for a certain amount of time or longer.

  • The vehicle is driven for a certain amount of time or longer (time differs depending on the driving conditions while operating).

  • The vehicle is stopped or moving at a slow speed.

 

 

Shifting up and down while in direct mode may not be possible depending on the vehicle speed. In addition, because direct mode is cancelled (released) depending on the rate of acceleration or if the accelerator is fully depressed, use of the manual shift mode is recommended if you need to drive the vehicle in a particular gear for long periods.

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Driving Tips

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