For cruising, Mazda recommends these
shift points:
Gear
Vehicle speed
1 to 2
11 km/h (7 mph)
2 to 3
31 km/h (19 mph)
3 to 4
42 km/h (26 mph)
4 to 5
55 km/h (34 mph)
5 to 6
66 km/h (41 mph)
Downshifting
When you must slow down in heavy
traffic or on a steep
upgrade
, downshift
before the engine starts to overwork. This
reduces the chance of stalling and gives
better acceleration when you need more
speed.
On a steep
downgrade
, downshifting
helps maintain safe speed and prolongs
brake life.
When Driving
Manual Transmission Operation
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