Mazda 2007 Mazda6 Sports Sedan Owner's Manual page 148

Mazda6_8W54-EA-06G_Edition1 Page147
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Manual Shift Mode
This mode gives you the feel of driving a
manual transaxle vehicle by operating the
shift lever and allows you to control
engine rpm and torque to the front wheels
much like a manual transaxle when more
control is desired.
To change to manual shift mode, shift the
lever from D to M.
To return to automatic shift mode, shift
the lever from M to D.
Form No.8W54-EA-06G
Black plate (147,1)
Starting and Driving
NOTE
If you change to manual shift mode
when the vehicle is stopped, the gear
will shift to M1.
If you shift up once when the vehicle
is stopped and the gear is at M1, the
gear will shift to M2. M2 is helpful
for starting on slippery surfaces.
(2.3-liter engine model)
If you change to manual shift mode
without depressing the accelerator
pedal when driving in D range, 5th
gear, the gear will shift to M4.
(3.0-liter engine model)
If you change to manual shift mode
without depressing the accelerator
pedal when driving in D range, the
gear will shift to a lower gear (Ex;
the gear changes from D range, 5th
to M4).
Indicators
Shift position indicator
In manual shift mode, the M of the shift
position indicator in the instrument panel
illuminates.
Driving Your Mazda
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