Shifting - Mazda 6 2004 Owner's Manual

NOTE
If the gears cannot be shifted down
when driving at higher speeds, the gear
position indicator will flash twice to
signal that the gears cannot be shifted
down (page 5-14).
M Shifting
Shifting up
(M1→M2→M3→M4→M5
To shift up to a higher gear, tap the shift
lever back ( ) once.
*
3.0-liter engine model
*
)
Starting and Driving
NOTE
• When driving slowly, the gears may
not shift up depending on vehicle
speed (page 5-14).
• In manual shift mode, gears do not
shift up automatically. Don't run the
engine with the tachometer needle
in the RED ZONE. If the
tachometer needle enters the RED
ZONE, you may feel engine-
braking because the fuel delivery
will be stopped to protect the
engine. However, this does not
indicate an abnormality.
• Gears may not be shifted from M1
to M2 right after shifting the lever
from D to M. Wait a few seconds
and then shift up to M2.
• When depressing the accelerator
fully, the transaxle will shift to a
lower gear, depending on vehicle
speed.
Shifting down
* →M4→M3→M2→M1)
(M5
To shift down to a lower gear, tap the shift
lever forward ( ) once.
*
3.0-liter engine model
Driving Your Mazda
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