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: Wheel hub, steering knuckle pre-inspection
Wheel Bearing Play Inspection
1. Position a dial indicator against the wheel hub.
2. Push and pull the wheel hub by hand in the axial direction and measure the
wheel bearing play.
Maximum wheel bearing play
0.05 mm {0.002 in}
3. If the bearing play exceeds the specification, replace and tig ...
Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Storage Compartments
WARNING
Keep storage boxes closed when driving: Driving with the storage
boxes open is dangerous. To reduce the possibility of injury in an accident or a
sudden stop, keep the storage boxes closed when driving.
Do not put articles in storage spaces with no lid: Putting articles
in storage sp ...