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: Transaxle fluid temperature (tft) sensor removal/installation
Warning
When the transaxle and ATF are hot, they can badly burn. Turn off
the engine and wait until they are cool before replacing the ATF.
1. Remove the oil pan. (See CONTROL VALVE BODY REMOVAL.)
2. Disconnect the TFT sensor connector.
3. Remove the TFT sensor.
4. Install a TFT senso ...
Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Precaution
Vehicles with ABS/TCS
1. The ABS warning light, BRAKE system warning light, TCS indicator light
and/or TCS OFF light illuminate even when the system is normal.
*1 : In cases where the light may illuminate, only when ABS/TCS HU/CM detects
that speed sensor of rear wheel is malfunctioning.
*2 ...