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: Fuel line pressure inspection
Warning
Fuel line spills and leakage are dangerous. Fuel can ignite and
cause serious injuries or death. Fuel can also irritate skin and eyes. To
prevent this, always complete the BEFORE REPAIR PROCEDURE. (See BEFORE
REPAIR PROCEDURE.)
Caution
Disconnecting/connecting the quick r ...
Mazda 6 Owners Manual: HomeLink Wireless Control System (Some models)
NOTE
HomeLink and HomeLink house icon are registered trademarks of Gentex Corporation.
The HomeLink system replaces up to 3 hand-held transmitters with a single built-in
component in the auto-dimming mirror. Pressing the HomeLink button on the auto-dimming
mirror activates garage doors, gates ...