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Driving Your Mazda
Starting and Driving
Downshifting
Power Steering
When you must slow down in heavy
traffic or on a steep upgrade , downshift
before the engine starts to overwork. This
gives better acceleration when you need
more speed.
Power steering is only operable when the
engine is running. If the engine is off or if
the power steering system is inoperable,
you can still steer, but it requires more
physical effort.
On a steep downgrade , downshifting
helps maintain safe speed and prolongs
brake life.
If the steering feels rigid during normal
driving, consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
wDriving Tips
Passing
CAUTION
For extra power when passing another
vehicle or climbing steep grades, depress
the accelerator fully. The transaxle will
shift to a lower gear, depending on vehicle
speed.
Never hold the steering wheel to the
extreme left or right for more than 5
seconds with the engine running.
This could damage the power steering
system.
Climbing steep grades from a stop
To climb a steep grade from a stopped
position:
1.
2.
Depress the brake pedal.
Shift to D or M1, depending on the
load weight and grade steepness.
3.
Release all brakes while gradually
accelerating.
Descending steep grades
When descending a steep grade, shift to
lower gears, depending on load weight
and grade steepness. Descend slowly,
using the brakes only occasionally to
prevent them from overheating.
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Form No. 8R29-EA-02I
| Categories | Mazda 6 Manuals, Mazda Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2003 |
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