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: Information display removal/installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the center panel module. (See CENTER PANEL MODULE
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
3. Remove the LCD unit. (with car-navigation system) (See LCD UNIT
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
4. Remove the center box. (without car-navigation system)
5. Remove in the or ...
Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Steering gear and linkage disassembly
Caution
Place copper plates, rag, or similar material in a vise, when
securing the mounting bracket portion of the steering gear.
Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
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Tie Rod Disassembly Note
1. Unclamp the washer.
2. Remove the tie rod.
Locknut (Adjusting Cover) D ...