2003 MAZDA MODEL 6 mode

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Driving Your Mazda
Starting and Driving
Form No. 8R29-EA-02I

Shifting
Shifting up
(M1→M2→M3→M4→M5*)
To shift up to a higher gear, tap the shift
lever back ( ) once.
*3.0-liter engine model
Shifting down
(M5*→M4→M3→M2→M1)
To shift down to a lower gear, tap the shift
lever forward ( ) once.
*3.0-liter engine model
NOTE
If the gears cannot be shifted down
when driving at higher speeds, the gear
position indicator will flash twice to
signal that the gears cannot be shifted
down (page 5-14).
NOTE
•
When driving slowly, the gears may
not shift up depending on vehicle
speed (page 5-14).
•
In manual shift mode, gears do not
shift up automatically. Don’t run the
engine with the tachometer needle
in the RED ZONE. If the
tachometer needle enters the RED
ZONE, you may feel engine-
braking because the fuel delivery
will be stopped to protect the
engine. However, this does not
indicate an abnormality.
•
Gears may not be shifted from M1
to M2 right after shifting the lever
from D to M. Wait a few seconds
and then shift up to M2.
•
When depressing the accelerator
fully, the transaxle will shift to a
lower gear, depending on vehicle
speed.
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Driving Your Mazda
Starting and Driving
Form No. 8R29-EA-02I

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.
At kickdown, shifting up to each gear is
only possible at the following speeds or
higher:
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.
During deceleration, the gears shift down
automatically when speed is reduced to
the following:
If the vehicle is kicked down at the
following speeds or lower, the gears shift
down automatically: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.
WARNING
Gear Vehicle speed
M1
→M2You can shift up to M2
whether the vehicle is
stopped or moving.
M2
→M3 20 km/h (12 mph)
M3
→M4 35 km/h (22 mph)
Gear Vehicle speed
M2
→M3 61 km/h (37 mph)
M3
→M4 154 km/h (95 mph)
Gear Vehicle speed
M4
→M3 157 km/h (98 mph)
M3
→M2 111 km/h (64 mph)
M2
→M1 45 km/h (28 mph)
Gear Vehicle speed
M4
→M3 31 km/h (19 mph)
M3 or M2
→M1 8 km/h (5 mph)
Gear Vehicle speed
M4
→M3 149 km/h (92 mph)
M3
→M2 56 km/h (34 mph)
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Driving Your Mazda
Starting and Driving
Form No. 8R29-EA-02I
3.0-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.
At kickdown, shifting up to each gear is
only possible at the following speeds or
higher:
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.During deceleration, the gears shift down
automatically when speed is reduced to
the following:
If the vehicle is kicked down at the
following speeds or lower, the gears shift
down automatically:

Recommendations for Shifting
Upshifting
2.3-liter engine
For normal acceleration and cruising, we
recommend these shift points.
3.0-liter engine
For normal acceleration and cruising, we
recommend these shift points.
Gear Vehicle speed
M1
→M2You can shift up to M2
whether the vehicle is
stopped or moving.
M2
→M3 10 km/h (6 mph)
M3
→M4Between 25 and 63
km/h (15 and 39 mph),
depending on how
much the accelerator
pedal is depressed.
M4
→M5Between 44 and 86
km/h (27 and 53 mph),
depending on how
much the accelerator
pedal is depressed.
Gear Vehicle speed
M2
→M3 45 km/h (27 mph)
M3
→M4 69 km/h (42 mph)
M4
→M5 177 km/h (109 mph)
Gear Vehicle speed
M5
→M4 194 km/h (120 mph)
M4
→M3 133 km/h (82 mph)
M3
→M2 87 km/h (53 mph)
M2
→M1 46 km/h (28 mph)
Gear Vehicle speed
M5
→M4Between 44 and 86
km/h (27 and 53 mph),
depending on how
much the accelerator
pedal is released.
M4
→M3Between 25 and 63
km/h (15 and 39 mph),
depending on how
much the accelerator
pedal is released.
M3 or M2
→M1 10 km/h (6 mph)
Gear Vehicle speed
M5
→M4 177 km/h (109 mph)
M5
→M3 69 km/h (42 mph)
M4
→M3 69 km/h (42 mph)
M4
→M2 45 km/h (27 mph)
M3
→M2 45 km/h (27 mph)
M1 to M2 24 km/h (15 mph)
M2 to M3 40 km/h (25 mph)
M3 to M4 65 km/h (40 mph)
M1 to M2 24 km/h (15 mph)
M2 to M3 40 km/h (25 mph)
M3 to M4 65 km/h (40 mph)
M4 to M5 73 km/h (45 mph)
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Driving Your Mazda
Instrument Cluster and Indicators
Form No. 8R29-EA-02I

Speedometer
The speedometer indicates the speed of
the vehicle.

Odometer and Trip Meter
The display mode can be changed
between trip meter A and trip meter B by
pressing the selector while they are
displayed. The selected mode will be
displayed.
Odometer
The odometer records the total distance
the vehicle has been driven.
Tr i p m e t e r
The trip meter can record the total
distance of two trips. One is recorded in
trip meter A, and the other is recorded in
trip meter B.
For instance, trip meter A can record the
distance from the point of origin, and trip
meter B can record the distance from
where the fuel tank is filled.
When trip meter A is selected, pressing
the selector again within one second will
change to trip meter B mode.
When trip meter A is selected, TRIP A
will be displayed. When trip meter B is
selected, TRIP B will be displayed.
Selector
Odometer
Trip meter
Odometer
Odometer Trip meter A
Press the selector
Press the selector Trip meter B
NOTE
(Standard meter)

The odometer and trip meter can be
displayed as follows even when the
ignition switch is in the ACC or LOCK
position.
The headlight switch must be in the
or position to see the display.
•
Displays for 10 minutes after the
ignition switch is turned to the ACC
or LOCK position from the ON
position.
•
Displays for 10 minutes after any
door is opened.
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Driving Your Mazda
Warning/Indicator Lights and Beeps
Form No. 8R29-EA-02I

Headlight High-Beam Indicator
Light
This light indicates one of two things:
•
The high-beam headlights are on.
•
The turn signal lever is in the flash-to-
pass position.

Shift Position Indicator Light
This indicates the selected shift position
when the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
In manual mode, the "M" of the shift
position indicator illuminates and the
numeral for the selected gear illuminates
in the gear position indicator.
Gear position indicator
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Interior Comfort
Climate Control System
Form No. 8R29-EA-02I

Selecting the Airflow Mode
Dashboard and Floor Vents Defroster Vents
Floor Vents Dashboard Vents Defroster and Floor Vents
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Interior Comfort
Climate Control System
Form No. 8R29-EA-02I

Control Switches
Temperature control dial
This dial controls temperature. Turn it
clockwise for hot and counterclockwise
for cold.Fan control dial
This dial allows variable fan speeds.
0—Fan off
1—Low speed
2—Medium low speed
3—Medium high speed
4—High speed
Manual Type
Temperature control dial Fan control dial Mode selector dial
Air intake selector
A/C SwitchRear window
defroster switch
(page 5-41)
Cold Hot
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Interior Comfort
Climate Control System
Form No. 8R29-EA-02I
Mode selector dial
Turn the mode selector dial to select
airflow mode (page 6-4).
A/C switch
Push the switch to turn the air conditioner
on. An indicator light on the switch will
illuminate when the fan control dial is on.
Push the switch once again to turn the air
conditioner off.Air intake selector
This switch controls the source of air
entering the vehicle.
Press the switch to alternate between the
and positions. The indicator
light for the selected mode will
illuminate.
It is recommended that under normal
conditions the switch be kept in the
outside air position.
Outside air position ( )
Outside air is taken into the vehicle. Use
this position for normal ventilation and
heating.
Recirculated air position ( )
Outside air is shut off. Air within the
vehicle is recirculated.
This position can be used when driving on
a dusty road or in similar conditions. It
also helps to provide quicker cooling of
the interior.
NOTE
The air conditioner may not function
when the outside temperature
approaches 0 °
C (32 °
F).
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