Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Indicators
Manual shift mode indication
In manual shift mode, the “M” of the shift position indication in the instrument
panel illuminates.
Gear position indication
The numeral for the selected gear illuminates.

NOTE
- If the gears cannot be shifted down when driving at higher speeds, the
gear position indication will flash twice to signal that the gears cannot be
shifted down (to protect the transaxle).
- If the automatic transaxle fluid (ATF) temperature becomes too high,
there is the possibility that the transaxle will switch to automatic shift mode,
canceling manual shift mode and turning off the gear position indication illumination.
This is a normal function to protect the AT. After the ATF temperature has decreased,
the gear position indication illumination turns back on and driving in manual
shift mode is restored.
The manual shift mode gives you the feel of driving a manual transaxle vehicle
by allowing you to operate the selector lever manually. This allows you to control
engine rpm and torque to the drive ...
You can shift gears up by operating the selector lever or the steering shift
switches (some models).
M1 → M2 → M3 → M4 → M5 → M6
Using selector lever
To shift up to ...
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Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Interior Care
WARNING
Do not spray water into the vehicle cabin: Spraying water into the
vehicle cabin is dangerous as electrical devices such as the audio and switches
could get wet resulting in a malfunction or vehicle fire.
NOTE
Do not wipe the interior using alcohol, chlorine bleach, or organic solv ...
Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Rear door trim removal/installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable if equipped with power window
system.
2. Remove the regulator handle if equipped.
3. Open the cap using a small screwdriver, then remove the screw.
4. Remove the inner handle cover.
5. Remove the cover, then remove screw.
6. Disengage clips A from th ...