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.
Manual Shift Mode
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 ...
Manually Shifting Up
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: Hill Launch Assist (HLA)
Hill Launch Assist (HLA) is a function which assists the driver in accelerating
from a stop while on a slope. When the driver releases the brake pedal and depresses
the accelerator pedal while on a slope, the function prevents the vehicle from rolling.
The braking force is maintained automatic ...
Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Transaxle range (tr) switch inspection
Operating Inspection
1. Verify that the starter operates only when the ignition switch is at the
START position with the selector lever in P or N position.
If not as specified, adjust the TR switch.
2. Verify that the back-up lights illuminate when shifted to R position with
the ignition ...