Mazda 2007 Mazda6 Sports Sedan Owner's Manual page 150

Mazda6_8W54-EA-06G_Edition1 Page149
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Manually Shifting down
→M5→M4→M3→M2→M1)
*
(M6
To shift down to a lower gear, tap the shift
lever forward ( ) once.
* 3.0-liter engine model
WARNING
Do not use sudden engine braking on
slippery road surfaces or at high
speeds:
Shifting down while driving on wet,
snowy, or frozen roads, or while
driving at high speeds causes sudden
engine braking, which is dangerous.
The sudden change in tire speed could
cause the tires to skid. This could lead
to loss of vehicle control and an
accident.
Form No.8W54-EA-06G
Black plate (149,1)
Starting and Driving
NOTE
When driving at high speeds, the
gear may not shift down depending
on vehicle speed.
During deceleration, the gear may
automatically shift down depending
on vehicle speed.
When depressing the accelerator
fully, the transaxle will shift to a
lower gear, depending on vehicle
speed.
Shifting specification (2.3-liter engine
model)
Shifting up
If the vehicle speed is lower than the speed specified
for each gear, the gear cannot be shifted up to a
higher gear.
Gear Vehicle speed
You can shift up to M2 whether
M1→M2
the vehicle is stopped or moving.
M2→M3 20 km/h (12 mph)
M3→M4
33 km/h (21 mph)
M4→M5
Shifting down
If the vehicle speed is higher than the speed specified
for each gear, the gear cannot be shifted down to a
lower gear.
Gear Vehicle speed
M5→M4 195 km/h (121 mph)
M4→M3 140 km/h (87 mph)
M3→M2 94 km/h (59 mph)
M2→M1 47 km/h (30 mph)
During deceleration, the gears shift down
automatically when speed is reduced to the
following:
Gear Vehicle speed
M5 or M4→M3 30 km/h (18 mph)
M3 or M2→M1 10 km/h (6 mph)
Driving Your Mazda
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