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: To Resume Cruising Speed at More Than 25 km/h (16 mph)
If some other method besides the OFF/ CANCEL switch was used to cancel cruising
speed (such as applying the brake pedal) and the system is still activated, the
most recent set speed will automatically resume when the RESUME/
switch is pressed.
If vehicle speed is below 25 km/h (16 mph), incre ...
Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Parking in an Emergency
The hazard warning lights should always be used when you stop on or near a roadway
in an emergency.
The hazard warning lights warn other drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard
and that they must take extreme caution when near it.
Depress the hazard warning flasher and all the turn s ...