I N T E R I O R L I G H T S / C O N S O L E
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Interior Lights/
Console
Transmission
Quick Tips
2003 Mazda
Mazda6
page 10
page 11
Revised October 30, 2002
Automatic transmission*
P
=
Park
To move gearshift from Park:Press
firmly on brake pedal, then press
release button (
1
) on gearshift
R
=
Reverse
N
=
Neutral
No gear engaged
D (Overdrive)
For normal driving: Shifts
through four/five** forward
gears automatically
Tip: Torque converter lock-up
improves fuel economy and
can feel like an additional
gear change
Sport AT manual
shift mode*
Move shift lever
return from D to M;
then M to D for
automatic mode
M (Manual)
Manual gear selection is achieved
by moving shifter back to upshift
and forward to downshift
Shift and gear position indicator
located in the instrument panel,
M will be illuminated for manual
mode, numeral for gear position
will be shown below shift
position indicator
Manual transmission*
Depress clutch pedal to start
engine and change gears
WARNINGS: Do not shift into
1st above 20 mph or clutch
failure could occur
Resting your foot on clutch
pedal while driving and using
the clutch to hold your vehicle
at a stand still while waiting
on a hill may reduce clutch life
1. Map/reading light
Press on/off
2. Interior light switch
ON = light always on
DOOR = light on when
door open
OFF = light always off
3. Interior light
4. Sunglass holder
Press concaved lip then open
5. Sunroof tilt switch*
Press rear of switch to tilt rear
of sunroof
Press front of switch to close
6. Sunroof slide switch*
Press rear of switch to open
sunroof
Press front of switch to close
Illuminated visor mirrors
Mirrors lighted when covers open;
off when closed
7. Console
8. Parking-brake lever
To engage: Pull up
To release: Pull up slightly while
depressing button at front of
lever, lower hand brake lever
9. Cup holder
10. Storage
11. Heated seats*
Press on/off switch; indicator
light on when activated
12. Accessory socket,
see Driver’s view
P
R
N
D
M
M
D
P
N
R
10 12
12
8
9
7
11
OFF
DOOR
3
3
2
1
1
OFF
DOOR
TILT
SLIDE
1
2
1
4
3
3
5
6
*Denotes optional equipment
**Four: 2.3-liter I4, Five: 3.0-liter V6
