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)
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TIMING CHAIN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Warning
Fuel vapor is hazardous. It can very easily ignite, causing
serious injury and damage. Always keep sparks and flames away from fuel.
Fuel line spills and leakage are dangerous. Fuel can ignite and
cause serious injures or death and damage. Fuel ...
Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Front fog light aiming
1. Adjust the tire air pressure to the specification.
2. Position the unloaded vehicle on a flat, level surface.
3. Seat one person in the drivers seat.
4. Position the vehicle 3 m {10 ft} in front of a white screen.
5. While adjusting one fog light, mask the other.
6. Start the engine to cha ...