Shifting Specification - Mazda 6 2004 Owner's Manual

Driving Your Mazda
Starting and Driving
WARNING
Sudden Engine-Braking:
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. Do not use sudden
engine braking on slippery road
surfaces or at high speeds.
NOTE
• When driving at high speeds, the
gear may not shift down depending
on vehicle speed (page 5-14).
• During deceleration, the gear may
automatically shift down depending
on vehicle speed (page 5-14).
• When depressing the accelerator
fully, the transaxle will shift to a
lower gear, depending on vehicle
speed.
5-14
M 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
M1→M2
M2→M3
M3→M4
At kickdown, shifting up to each gear is
only possible at the following speeds or
higher:
Gear
M2→M3
M3→M4
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
M4→M3
M3→M2
M2→M1
During deceleration, the gears shift down
automatically when speed is reduced to
the following:
Gear
M4→M3
M3 or M2→M1
If the vehicle is kicked down at the
following speeds or lower, the gears shift
down automatically:
Gear
M4→M3
M3→M2
Vehicle speed
You can shift up to M2
whether the vehicle is
stopped or moving.
20 km/h (12 mph)
35 km/h (22 mph)
Vehicle speed
61 km/h (37 mph)
154 km/h (95 mph)
Vehicle speed
157 km/h (98 mph)
111 km/h (64 mph)
45 km/h (28 mph)
Vehicle speed
31 km/h (19 mph)
8 km/h (5 mph)
Vehicle speed
149 km/h (92 mph)
56 km/h (34 mph)