Six-Speed Manual Transmission
Both engines feature a manual six-speed transmission with a compact three-shaft design carried over from the original model. It has triple-cone synchronizers for first, second and third gears, and a double-cone synchronizer for fourth gear, to deliver smooth and precise shift characteristics. It uses low-viscosity transmission fluid for easy shifting, even when the engine is cold. The diesel's sixth gear ratio has been configured as overdrive for maximum fuel efficiency.
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Winter Driving
l Carry emergency gear, window
scraper, flares, a small shovel, jumper
cables, and a small bag of sand or salt.
Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer to
perform the following precautions:
- Have the pro ...
Going & Stopping
All Mazda5s have a 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 153 horsepower
and 148 pounds-feet of torque. It's a smooth-revving unit that's strong enough
for its purposes, but it doesn't have a w ...
Automatic Transaxle Controls
Various Lockouts:
Indicates that you must
depress the brake pedal to shift (The ignition
must be switched to ACC or ON).
Indicates the shift lever can
be shifted freely into any position.
NO ...