Mazda 6 Owners Manual: 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 D and M indication illuminate and the gear position in use is illuminated. Direct mode is canceled (released) under the following conditions.
- The UP switch ( +
/OFF
) is pulled rearward for a certain amount of time or longer.
- The vehicle is driven for a certain amount of time or longer (time differs depending on the driving conditions while operating).
- The vehicle is stopped or moving at a slow speed.
NOTE
Shifting up and down while in direct mode may not be possible depending on the vehicle speed. In addition, because direct mode is canceled (released) depending on the rate of acceleration or if the accelerator is fully depressed, use of the manual shift mode is recommended if you need to drive the vehicle in a particular gear for long periods.
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 ...
Driving Tips
WARNING
Do not let the vehicle move in a direction opposite to the direction selected
by the selector lever: Do not let the vehicle move backward with the selector
lever in a forward position, or ...
Other materials:
Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Expansion valve removal/installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Discharge the refrigerant from the system. (See RECOVERY.) (See CHARGING.)
Caution
If moisture or foreign material enters the refrigeration cycle,
cooling ability will be lowered and abnormal noise will occur. Always
immediately plug open fitt ...
Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Keys
WARNING
Do not leave the key in your vehicle with children and keep them in a place
where your children will not find or play with them: Leaving children in a
vehicle with the key is dangerous. This could result in someone being badly injured
or even killed. Children may find these keys to be ...