Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Recommendations for Shifting
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)
The Gear Shift Indicator (GSI) supports you to obtain optimum fuel economy and
smooth driving. It displays the selected gear position in the instrument cluster
as well as notifies the driver to ch ...
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Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Replacing Interior Light Bulbs
Overhead lights/Front map lights (LED type), Rear map lights (LED type)
The LED bulb cannot be replaced as a single unit because it is an integrated
unit. The LED bulb has to be replaced with the unit. We recommend an Authorized
Mazda Dealer when the replacement is necessary.
Overhead lights/F ...
Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Dynamometer
When inspecting and servicing the power train on the dynamometer or
speed meter tester, pay attention to the following:
- Place a fan, preferably a vehicle-speed proportional type, in front
of the vehicle.
- Make sure the vehicle is in a facility with an exhaust gas
ventilation ...