Mazda 6 Quick Tips page 6

Quick Tips
Revised October 30, 2002
I N T E R I O R L I G H T S / C O N S O L E
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Automatic transmission*
P = Park
To move gearshift from Park:Press
firmly on brake pedal, then press
release button (1) on gearshift
R = Reverse
N = Neutral No gear engaged
D (Overdrive)
For normal driving: Shifts
through four/five** forward
gears automatically
Always check the Owner's Manual for more operating information and safety features
Transmission
2003 Mazda
Interior Lights/
Console
1. Map/reading light
Press on/off
2. Interior light switch
ON = light always on
DOOR = light on when
door open
OFF = light always off
3. Interior light
4. Sunglass holder
Press concaved lip then open
5. Sunroof tilt switch*
Press rear of switch to tilt rear
of sunroof
Press front of switch to close
6. Sunroof slide switch*
Press rear of switch to open
sunroof
Press front of switch to close
Illuminated visor mirrors
Mirrors lighted when covers open;
off when closed
Tip: Torque converter lock-up
improves fuel economy and
can feel like an additional
gear change
Sport AT manual
P
shift mode*
Move shift lever
R
N return from D to M;
then M to D for
D M
automatic mode
M (Manual)
Manual gear selection is achieved
by moving shifter back to upshift
and forward to downshift
Shift and gear position indicator
located in the instrument panel,
M will be illuminated for manual
mode, numeral for gear position
will be shown below shift
position indicator
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7. Console
8. Parking-brake lever
To engage: Pull up
To release: Pull up slightly while
depressing button at front of
lever, lower hand brake lever
9. Cup holder
10. Storage
11. Heated seats*
Press on/off switch; indicator
light on when activated
12. Accessory socket,
see Driver's view
Manual transmission*
Depress clutch pedal to start
engine and change gears
WARNINGS: Do not shift into
1st above 20 mph or clutch
failure could occur
Resting your foot on clutch
pedal while driving and using
the clutch to hold your vehicle
at a stand still while waiting
on a hill may reduce clutch life
*Denotes optional equipment
**Four: 2.3-liter I4, Five: 3.0-liter V6
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