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: Engine oil replacement
Warning
Hot engines and engine oil can cause severe burns. Turn off the
engine and wait until it and the engine oil has cooled.
A vehicle that is lifted but not securely supported on safety
stands is dangerous. It can slip or fall, causing death or serious injury.
Never work around or ...
Mazda 6 Owners Manual: If a Warning Light Turns On or Flashes
If any warning light turns on/flashes, take appropriate action for each light.
There is no problem if the light turns off, however if the light does not turn off
or turns on/flashes again, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
The warning contents can be verified on the center display.
1. If the ...