You can shift gears down by operating the selector lever or the steering shift switches (some models).
M6
→ M5
→ M4
→ M3
→ M2
→ M1
Using selector lever
To shift down to a lower gear, tap the selector lever forward (-)
once.
Using steering shift switch (Some models)
To shift down to a lower gear with the steering shift switches, pull the DOWN switch (-
) toward you once with your fingers.
WARNING
Do not use 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.
Keep your hands on the steering wheel rim when using fingers on the steering shift switches:
Putting your hands inside the rim of the steering wheel when using the steering shift switches is dangerous. If the driver's air bag were to deploy in a collision, your hands could be impacted causing injury.
NOTE
Mazda 6 Owners Manual: No.1 air bag system warning light does not illuminate
Diagnostic Procedure
When performing an asterisked (*) troubleshooting inspection, shake the
wiring harness and connectors while doing the inspection to discover whether
poor contact points are the cause of any intermittent malfunction. If there
is a problem, check to make sure connec ...
Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Settings
NOTE
Depending on the grade and specification, the screen display may differ.
Select the icon on the home
screen and display the Settings screen.
Switch the tab and select the setting item you want to change.
You can customize settings in the setup display as follows:
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