Mazda 6 Owners Manual: 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 gear does not shift up while the vehicle speed is lower than the speed limit.
Shift down
The gear does not shift down while the vehicle speed exceeds the speed limit.
If the vehicle speed exceeds the speed limit and the gear does not shift down, the gear position indication flashes 2 times to notify the driver that the gear cannot be shifted.
Kickdown
When the accelerator pedal is depressed fully while driving, the gear shifts down.
However, the gears do not kickdown while the DSC is turned off.
NOTE
The gear also shifts down using kickdown while in the second gear fixed mode.
Auto-shift down
The gear shifts down automatically depending on the vehicle speed during deceleration.
NOTE
If the vehicle comes to a stop while in the second gear fixed mode, the gear remains in second.
Second Gear Fixed Mode
When the selector lever is moved back (+) while the vehicle speed is about
10 km/h (6.2 mph) or less, the transaxle is set in the second gear fixed mode. The
gear is fixed in second while in this ...
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 ...
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Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Vinyl Upholstery Maintenance
Remove dust and dirt from the vinyl upholstery using a brush or vacuum. Remove
soiling from vinyl upholstery using a leather and vinyl upholstery cleaner.
Upholstery Maintenance
1. Clean the soiled area by lightly dabbing it with a soft cloth soaked in a
mild detergent (approx. 5%) diluted wit ...
Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Rear View Monitor Operation
The operation of the rear view monitor when reversing the vehicle varies depending
on the traffic, road, and vehicle conditions. The amount of steering and the timing
also varies depending on conditions, so confirm the surrounding conditions directly
with your eyes and steer the vehicle in acc ...