Upshifting
For normal acceleration, Mazda recommends these shift points:

For cruising, Mazda recommends these shift points:

Downshifting
When you must slow down in heavy traffic or on a steep upgrade
, downshift before the engine starts to overwork. This reduces the chance of stalling and gives better acceleration when you need more speed. On a steep downgrade
, downshifting helps maintain safe speed and prolongs brake life.
Gear Shift Indicator (GSI)Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Trunk end trim removal/installation
4SD
1. Remove the fasteners.
2. Pull the trunk end trim upward, then disengage clips A, pins B, and hooks.
3. Remove the trunk end trim.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
5HB
1. Pull the trunk end trim upward, then disengage clips A, pins B, and hooks.
2. Remove the trunk end tr ...
Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Rear crossmember removal/installation
Caution
Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS
wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the harness if it
is pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, remove the
ABS wheel-speed sensor (axle side) and fix it to an appropri ...