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: Brake pedal inspection
Brake Pedal Height Inspection
Verify that the distance from the carpet to the center of the upper surface
of the pedal pad is as specified.
Pedal height (reference value)
Brake Pedal Height Adjustment
1. Loosen locknut B and turn the bolt A until it does not contact the pedal.
2. Loosen l ...
Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Panel light control switch removal/installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Panel Light Control Switch Removal Note
1. Insert your hand from the lower side of the dashboard and squeeze the tabs
of the panel light control switch.
2. ...