Upshifting
For normal acceleration, Mazda recommends these shift points:

For cruising, Mazda recommends these shift points:

Downshifting
When you must slow down in heavy traffic or on a steep upgrade
, downshift before the engine starts to overwork. This reduces the chance of stalling and gives better acceleration when you need more speed. On a steep downgrade
, downshifting helps maintain safe speed and prolongs brake life.
Gear Shift Indicator (GSI)Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Inspection of dtcs for operation mode
Note
The cruise set indicator light will illuminate for 3 seconds? when
operation mode is on.
If the cruise set indicator light does not illuminate for 3
seconds (Operation mode is not on)? the following may be the cause of the
malfunction:
- Cruise actuator ignition power suppl ...
Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Oil cooler flushing
Note
The contaminated cooler line (oil pipes and hoses) and auxiliary
cooler must be flushed completely when ATX is overhauled or replaced.
1. Remove the two oil cooler line hoses and apply air pressure of 196 kPa
{2.0 kgf/cm2, 28 psi} from the return hose (pipe) side.
Caution
Power ...