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: Radar Sensor (Front) (Some models)
Your vehicle is equipped with a radar sensor (front).
The following systems also use the radar sensor (front).
Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS)
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
Smart Brake Support (SBS)
The radar sensor (front) functions by detecting the radio waves reflected ...
Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Driving Tips
WARNING
Do not let the vehicle move in a direction opposite to the direction selected
by the selector lever: Do not let the vehicle move backward with the selector
lever in a forward position, or do not let the vehicle move forward with the selector
lever in the reverse position. Otherwise, t ...