The manual shift mode gives you the feel of driving a manual transaxle vehicle by allowing you to operate the selector lever manually. This allows you to control engine rpm and torque to the drive wheels much like a manual transaxle when more control is desired.
To change to manual shift mode, shift the lever from D to M.

NOTE
Changing to manual shift mode while driving will not damage the transaxle.
To return to automatic shift mode, shift the lever from M to D.
NOTE
Active Adaptive Shift (AAS)
IndicatorsMazda 6 Owners Manual: Liftgate adjustment
1. Measure the gap and height between the liftgate and the body.
2. If not as specified, loosen the liftgate hinge installation bolts or the
liftgate striker installation screws, and reposition the liftgate.
Clearance
a: 3.0-7.0 mm {0.12-0.28 in}
b: -1.0-3.4 mm {-0.04-013 in}
c: 2.8-5.2 mm ...
Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Windshield 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 ...