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.
Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Combination switch removal/installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the driver-side air bag module. (See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
3. Remove the steering wheel. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
4. Remove the column cover. (See COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)
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Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Abs (abs/tcs) hu/cm system inspection
System Inspection
Preparation
1. Verify that the battery is fully charged. With the ignition switch on,
verify that the ABS and BRAKE system warning lights goes out after 2.4
seconds.
2. If the lights stays on after 2.4 seconds, the ABS (ABS/TCS) HU/CM
detects a failure. Follow the troubles ...