Purpose, Function
The shift lever operates the MTX via the control cable.
Construction

Shift lever
The shift lever is designed to prevent improper shifting to 1st gear and reverse.
Operation
1 GR shifting
A guide plate, attached to the shift lever assembly, prevents accidental shifting into reverse when shifting into 1st gear by restricting the movement of the shift lever.

Reverse shifting
When shifting into reverse, once the shift lever is pressed down and moved towards the reverse position, the projection on the lever goes under the guide plate, releasing the reverse shift restriction and allowing for shifting into reverse.

Output Gear [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
Shift Point Control (Automatic Shift Control) [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]Oil Control Valve (OCV)
Purpose, Function
The OCV switches the oil passage to the hydraulic variable valve timing actuator
to control the opening/closing period of the exhaust valve.
Construction
The OCV is installed to the exhaust camshaft cap (No.1).
The OCV consists of a spool valve wh ...
Condenser Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Discharge the refrigerant..
3. Remove the front under cover No.1..
4. Drain the engine coolant..
5. Remove the following parts:
a. Plug hole plate.
b. Air cleaner, air hose and fresh air duct component.
c. Coolant reserve tank.
d. Cooling ...
Winter Driving
Carry emergency gear, including tire chains, 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: l Have the
proper ratio of antifreeze in the radiator.
• Inspect the battery and its cable ...