Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Recommendations for Shifting
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)
The Gear Shift Indicator (GSI) supports you to obtain optimum fuel economy and
smooth driving. It displays the selected gear position in the instrument cluster
as well as notifies the driver to ch ...
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Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit-
1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never
exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehicle's placard.
2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding
in your vehicle.
3. Subtract t ...
Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Foreword
Caution
When the engine does not start or stalls and the following DTCs
are not indicated, go to engine symptom troubleshooting.
Note
When the immobilizer system is defective, the engine cannot be
started.
If engine condition is normal but light stays on, inspect for
short circ ...