Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Recommendations for Shifting
Upshifting
For normal acceleration and cruising, Mazda recommends these shift points:
*1 Always observe local speed limit regulations.
Downshifting
When you must slow down in heavy traffic or on a steep upgrade, downshift before the engine starts to overwork. This gives better acceleration when you need more speed.
On a steep downgrade, downshifting helps maintain safe speed and prolongs brake life.
Shift Gear (Shifting) Speed Limit
For each gear position while in the manual mode, the speed limit is set as follows:
When the selector lever is operated within the range of the speed limit, the gear
is shifted.
Shift up
The g ...
Direct Mode
Direct mode can be used for temporarily switching gears by operating the steering
shift switch while the vehicle is being driven with the selector lever in the D
range.
While in direct mode, the ...
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Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Curtain air bag module removal/installation
Warning
Handling the air bag module improperly can accidentally deploy the air bag
module, which may seriously injure you. Read AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS
before handling the air bag module. (See SERVICE WARNINGS.)
1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK position.
2. Disconnect the nega ...
Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Refrigerant lines removal/installation
1. Remove the battery.
2. Discharge the refrigerant from the system. (See RECOVERY.) (See CHARGING.)
3. Remove the washer tank. (L.H.D. only) (See WASHER TANK
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
4. Remove the air cleaner cover, air cleaner element and air cleaner case.
(See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM
REMOVAL/INST ...