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: Power brake unit removal/installation
1. Remove the master cylinder. (See MASTER CYLINDER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
2. Remove the wiper arm. (See WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
3. Remove the cowl grille. (See COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
4. Remove the wiper motor. (See WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR REMOVAL/INSTAL ...
Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Oil cooler removal/installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Drain the ATF into a container. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF)
REPLACEMENT.)
3. Remove the radiator. (See RADIATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
6. Add ATF to ...