Active Adaptive Shift (AAS) automatically controls the transaxle shift points to best suit the road conditions and driver input. This improves driving feel. The transaxle may switch to AAS mode when driving up and down slopes, cornering, driving at high elevations, or depressing the accelerator pedal quickly while the selector lever is in the D position. Depending on the road and driving conditions/vehicle operations, gear shifting could be delayed or not occur, however, this does not indicate a problem because the AAS mode will maintain the optimum gear position.
Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Transaxle fluid temperature (tft) sensor removal/installation
Warning
When the transaxle and ATF are hot, they can badly burn. Turn off
the engine and wait until they are cool before replacing the ATF.
1. Remove the oil pan. (See CONTROL VALVE BODY REMOVAL.)
2. Disconnect the TFT sensor connector.
3. Remove the TFT sensor.
4. Install a TFT senso ...
Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Rear seat disassembly/assembly
4SD
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
2. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
5HB
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
2. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
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