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 wheels much like a manual transaxle when more control is desired.
To change to manual shift mode, shift the lever from D to M.

NOTE
Changing to manual shift mode while driving will not damage the transaxle.
To return to automatic shift mode, shift the lever from M to D.
NOTE
Active Adaptive Shift (AAS)
IndicatorsMazda 6 Owners Manual: Discharge headlight control unit removal/installation
Caution
Incorrect servicing of the discharge headlight control unit could
result in electrical shock. Before servicing the discharge headlight control
unit, always refer to the Discharge headlight service warnings. (See
DISCHARGE HEADLIGHT SERVICE WARNINGS)
When replacing the discharg ...
Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Tire Pressure Monitoring System Initialization
In the following cases, system initialization must be performed so that the system
operates normally.
A tire pressure is adjusted.
Tire rotation is performed.
A tire or wheel is replaced.
The battery is replaced or completely drained.
The tire pressure monitoring system warning light i ...