Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Second Gear Fixed Mode
When the selector lever is moved back (+)
while the vehicle speed is about 10 km/h (6.2 mph) or less, the transaxle is set in the second gear fixed mode. The gear is fixed in second while in this mode for easier acceleration from a stop and driving on slippery roads such as snow-covered roads.
If the selector lever is moved back (+
) or forward (-)
while in the second gear fixed mode, the mode will be canceled.
Manually Shifting Down
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 ...
Shift Gear (Shifting) Speed Limit
For each gear position while in the manual mode, the speed limit is set as follows:
When the selector lever is operated within the range of the speed limit, the gear
is shifted.
Shift up
The g ...
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Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Cruise Control Switch
Cruise Main Indication (White)/ Cruise Set Indication (Green)
The indication has two colors.
Cruise Main Indication (White)
The indication turns on (white) when the cruise control system is activated.
Cruise Set Indication (Green)
The indication turns on (gr ...
Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Hill Launch Assist (HLA)
Hill Launch Assist (HLA) is a function which assists the driver in accelerating
from a stop while on a slope. When the driver releases the brake pedal and depresses
the accelerator pedal while on a slope, the function prevents the vehicle from rolling.
The braking force is maintained automatic ...