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 ...
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Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Range of topics
This manual contains procedures for performing all required service
operations. The procedures are divided into the following five basic
operations:
Removal/Installation
Disassembly/Assembly
Replacement
Inspection
Adjustment
Simple operations which can be perf ...
Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Starter removal/installation
Warning
When the battery cables are connected, touching the vehicle body with starter
terminal B will generate sparks. This can cause personal injury, fire, and
damage to the electrical components. Always disconnect the battery negative
cables before performing the following operation.
1. Di ...