2007 MAZDA MODEL 6 WAGON Specification model

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Manually Shifting down
(M6*→M5 →M4 →M3 →M2 →M1)
To shift down to a lower gear, tap the shift
lever forward (
) once.
* 3.0-liter engine model
WARNING
Do not use sudden engine braking onslippery road surfaces or at highspeeds:
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.
NOTE
lWhen driving at high speeds, the
gear may not shift down depending
on vehicle speed.
lDuring deceleration, the gear may
automatically shift down depending
on vehicle speed.
lWhen depressing the accelerator
fully, the transaxle will shift to a
lower gear, depending on vehicle
speed.
Shifting specification (2.3-liter enginemodel)
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.
Gear Vehicle speed
M1 →M2 You can shift up to M2 whether
the vehicle is stopped or moving.
M2 →M3 20 km/h (12 mph)
M3 →M4
33 km/h (21 mph)
M4 →M5
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. Gear Vehicle speed
M5 →M4 195 km/h (121 mph)
M4 →M3 140 km/h (87 mph)
M3 →M2 94 km/h (59 mph)
M2 →M1 47 km/h (30 mph)
During deceleration, the gears shift down
automatically when speed is reduced to the
following: Gear Vehicle speed
M5 or M4 →M3 30 km/h (18 mph)
M3 or M2 →M1 10 km/h (6 mph)
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NOTE
If the vehicle is driven at a low speed
from a standing start while in M2, the
gear will not shift down to M1
automatically until the shift lever is
tapped back (
) or forward ().
If the vehicle is kicked down at the following speeds
or lower, the gears shift down automatically:Gear Vehicle speed
M5 →M4 182 km/h (113 mph)
M4 →M3 133 km/h (82 mph)
M3 →M2 48 km/h (30 mph)
M2 →M1 12 km/h (7 mph)
Shifting specification (3.0-liter enginemodel)
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.
Gear Vehicle speed
M1 →M2 You can shift up to M2 whether
the vehicle is stopped or moving.
M2 →M3 10 km/h (6 mph)
M3 →M4 23 km/h (14 mph)
M4 →M5 39 km/h (24 mph)
M5 →M6 49 km/h (30 mph)
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. Gear Vehicle speed
M5 →M4 175 km/h (109 mph)
M4 →M3 130 km/h (81 mph)
M3 →M2 83 km/h (52 mph)
M2 →M1 43 km/h (27 mph) During deceleration, the gears shift down
automatically when speed is reduced to the
following:
Gear Vehicle speed
M6 →M5 50 km/h (31 mph)
M5 →M4 38 km/h (23 mph)
M4 →M3 27 km/h (16 mph)
M3 or M2 →M1 10 km/h (6 mph)
NOTE
If the vehicle is driven at a low speed
from a standing start while in M2, the
gear may not shift down to M1
automatically.
If the vehicle is kicked down at the following speeds
or lower, the gears shift down automatically:
Gear Vehicle speed
M6 →M5 212 km/h (131 mph)
M6 →M4 161 km/h (100 mph)
M5 →M4 161 km/h (100 mph)
M5 →M3 70 km/h (44 mph)
M4 →M3 70 km/h (44 mph)
M4 →M2 46 km/h (28 mph)
M3 →M2 46 km/h (28 mph)
Recommendations for shifting
Upshifting
For normal acceleration and cruising, we recommend
these shift points.
(2.3-liter engine model)
Gear Vehicle speed
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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qLight Bulbs
Exterior light
Light bulb Category
Wattage ECE R (SAE)
Headlights High beam 55 H1 (
―)
Low beam Halogen 55 H1 (
―)
Xenon fusion 35 D2S ( ―)
Front turn signal lights 27 ―(#2357A)
Parking lights 5 W5W ( ―)
Fog lights
í55 H11 (H11)
Side-marker lights 5―(― )
High-mount brake light Sedan
Non-LED bulb
18.4W16W (#921)
LED bulb
*24 ―(― )
5-Door 21 W21W (#7440)
Sport Wagon Non-LED bulb 21 W21W (#7440)
LED bulb
*24
―(― )
Rear turn signal lights Sedan/5-Door 21 WY21W (
―)
Sport wagon 21 W21W (#7440)
Brake lights/Taillights 21/5 W21/5W (#7443)
Taillights 5
*1W21/5W (#7443)
Reverse lights 18.4 W16W (#921)
License plate lights 5 W5W ( ―)
*1 Use a 21/5W type bulb.
*2 Bulb replacement is not possible because it is built into the unit. Replace the unit.
Interior light
Light bulb Category
Wattage ECE R
Trunk light (Sedan) 3―
Overhead light/Map lights 5W5W
Courtesy lights 5W5W
Vanity mirror lights
*Type A 1.2―
Type B 3―
Luggage compartment light 5-Door
5―
Sport Wagon 10―
* Vanity mirror lights
Specifications
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