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: To Temporarily Cancel
To temporarily cancel the system, use one of these methods:
Slightly depress the brake pedal.
(Manual transaxle) Depress the clutch pedal.
Press the OFF/CANCEL switch.
If the RESUME/ switch is
pressed when the vehicle speed is 25 km/h (16 mph) or higher, the system reverts
to the prev ...
Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Oil seal (differential) replacement
1. On level ground, jack up the vehicle and support it evenly on safety
stands.
2. Drain the oil from the transaxle.
3. Remove the front wheels and splash shields.
4. Separate the drive shaft and joint shaft from the transaxle. (See DRIVE
SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.) (See JOINT SHAFT REMOVAL/ ...