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: Headlight cleaner switch removal/installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Headlight Cleaner Switch Removal Note
1. Insert your hand from the lower side of the dashboard and squeeze the tabs
of the headlight cleaner switch.
2. Pull ...
Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Rear oil seal
REAR OIL SEAL REPLACEMENT
1. Remove the flywheel. (MTX) (See CLUTCH UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)
2. Remove the drive plate. (ATX) (See DRIVE PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)
3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Rear Oil Seal Installation Note
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