How to Use the Shift Lever (Manual transmission)

Operating the Shift Lever

  1. Depress the clutch pedal.

  2. (Position other than R)

    Operate the shift lever.

    1. Neutral position

    (R position)

    Operate the shift lever while pushing it down.

  3. Release the clutch pedal.

    The Gear Shift Indicator (GSI) is displayed in the instrument cluster.

    Refer to Gear Shift Indicator (GSI) (Search).

 

  • (e-SKYACTIV G, e-SKYACTIV X)

    The parking brake may be applied automatically to prevent the vehicle from moving if the engine stalls while the vehicle is on a slope.

  • (With i-stop function)

    If the engine has stopped due to stalling, it can be restarted by depressing the clutch pedal within 3 seconds of the engine stopping. The engine cannot be restarted even if the clutch pedal is depressed under the following conditions.

    • The driver's door is open.

    • The driver's seat belt is unfastened.

    • The clutch pedal is not released completely after the engine stalled.

    • The clutch pedal is depressed with the engine not stopped completely.

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Recommendations for Shifting

Upshifting

For normal acceleration, Mazda recommends these shift points:

(U.S.A. and Canada)

Gear

Vehicle speed

1 to 2

24 km/h (15 mph)

2 to 3

42 km/h (26 mph)

3 to 4

60 km/h (37 mph)

4 to 5

75 km/h (46 mph)

5 to 6

79 km/h (49 mph)

For cruising, Mazda recommends these shift points:

(U.S.A. and Canada)

Gear

Vehicle speed

1 to 2

13 km/h (8 mph)

2 to 3

29 km/h (18 mph)

3 to 4

49 km/h (30 mph)

4 to 5

63 km/h (39 mph)

5 to 6

70 km/h (43 mph)

Downshifting

When you must slow down in heavy traffic or on a steep upgrade, downshift before the engine starts to overwork. This reduces the chance of stalling and gives better acceleration when you need more speed. On a steep downgrade, downshifting helps maintain safe speed and prolongs brake life.

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