Mazda 2008 Mazda6 Owner's Manual page 144

Driving Your Mazda
Starting and Driving
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.
NOTE
When driving at high speeds, the gear may
l
not shift down depending on vehicle speed.
During deceleration, the gear may
l
automatically shift down depending on
vehicle speed.
When depressing the accelerator fully, the
l
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
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
5-16
Vehicle speed
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
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
M5 or M4→M3 30 km/h (18 mph)
M3 or M2→M1 10 km/h (6 mph)
NOTE
If the vehicle is driven at a low speed from a
standing start while in M2, the gear will not
shift down to M1 automatically until the shift
lever is tapped back (
If the vehicle is kicked down at the following speeds
or lower, the gears shift down automatically:
Gear
M5→M4 182 km/h (113 mph)
M4→M3 133 km/h (82 mph)
M3→M2 48 km/h (30 mph)
M2→M1 12 km/h (7 mph)
Shifting specification (3.0-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
You can shift up to M2 whether
M1→M2
the vehicle is stopped or moving.
M2→M3 10 km/h (6 mph)
M3→M4 23 km/h (14 mph)
M4→M5 39 km/h (24 mph)
M5→M6 49 km/h (30 mph)
Vehicle speed
Vehicle speed
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Vehicle speed
Vehicle speed