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 ...
Monitoring and Maintenance
qConstant Monitoring
The following components of the air bag systems are monitored by a diagnostic
system:
- Crash sensors, and diagnostic module (SAS unit).
- Front air bag sensor.
- Air bag mo ...
Under the Hood
Tribute buyers get the choice of a four-cylinder or V-6 engine. A manual
transmission is standard on the base model, and other models come with a
six-speed automatic transmission, which is availab ...