Mazda 2008 CX-7 - Manual (Page 167)

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Indicators
Shift position indicator
In manual shift mode, the
“M” of the shift
position indicator in the instrument panel
illuminates.
Gear position indicator
The numeral for the selected gear
illuminates.
Shift position
indicator
Gear position indicator
NOTE
If the gears cannot be shifted down when
driving at higher speeds, the gear position
indicator will flash twice to signal that the
gears cannot be shifted down.
Shifting
Manually Shifting up
(M1
→M2→M3→M4→M5→M6)
To shift up to a higher gear, tap the shift
lever back (
) once.
NOTE
l When driving slowly, the gears may not
shift up depending on vehicle speed.
l In manual shift mode, gears do not shift up
automatically. Don't run the engine with the
tachometer needle in the RED ZONE. If the
tachometer needle enters the RED ZONE,
you may feel engine-braking because the
fuel delivery will be stopped to protect the
engine. However, this does not indicate an
abnormality.
l When depressing the accelerator fully, the
transaxle will shift to a lower gear,
depending on vehicle speed.
Driving Your Mazda
Starting and Driving
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