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: Center panel module disassembly/assembly
Caution
Before disassembling the center panel module, spread a cloth on the floor to
put the disassembled parts on. This protects the surface of the panel from
scratches or dirt.
1. Remove the center panel module. (See CENTER PANEL MODULE
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
2. Remove in the order i ...
Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Combine sensor initialization procedure
1. Set the SST (WDS or equivalent) to the DLC-2
2. Access the active command mode and select the YAWRATE, then follow the
indication on the monitor.
3. Select the LATACCEL and follow the indication on the monitor.
STEERING ANGLE SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
(See COMBINATION SWITCH DISASSEMBLY ...