Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Recommendations for Shifting
Upshifting
For normal acceleration and cruising, Mazda recommends these shift points:
*1 Always observe local speed limit regulations.
Downshifting
When you must slow down in heavy traffic or on a steep upgrade, downshift before the engine starts to overwork. This gives better acceleration when you need more speed.
On a steep downgrade, downshifting helps maintain safe speed and prolongs brake life.
Shift Gear (Shifting) Speed Limit
For each gear position while in the manual mode, the speed limit is set as follows:
When the selector lever is operated within the range of the speed limit, the gear
is shifted.
Shift up
The g ...
Direct Mode
Direct mode can be used for temporarily switching gears by operating the steering
shift switch while the vehicle is being driven with the selector lever in the D
range.
While in direct mode, the ...
Other materials:
Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Transmitter battery replacement
1. Insert a small screwdriver into the slot and gently pry open the
transmitter.
2. Press the portion of the battery indicated by A and remove the battery.
3. Install a new battery (CR2025) into the front portion of the holder with
the positive pole (+) facing up. Press on the B portion of ...
Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Rear window glass installation
Caution
To prevent the sealant from cracking or the glass from being
pushed out by air pressure if a door is closed, open all of the windows and
leave them open until the sealant has hardened.
1. Cut away the old sealant using a razor so that 1-2 mm {0.04-0.07 in}
thickness of sealant ...