T R A N S M I S S I O N
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Transmission
Trunk
Quick Tips
2004 Mazda
Mazda6
page 20
page 21
Automatic transmission*
P
=
Park
To move gearshift from Park:
Press firmly on brake pedal
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
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
In some cases Manual Mode will
be canceled when driving on
steep inclines due to operating
criteria not being met
When operating criteria is met,
Manual Mode will be available again
Tip: Two consecutive down-
shifts/upshifts are available at
anytime, for three consecutive
downshifts/upshifts; wait a
few seconds then shift
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
The suspension is sport-
tuned with firmer ride
for optimum handling
and response
Tire chains
†
Tire chains cannot be used on this
vehicle, interference with vehicle
body and scratching could occur
Luggage
compartment
internal safety
release
Allows you to escape should you
become locked in trunk
Slide illuminated release lever in
direction of arrow; lever will glow
if it has been exposed to light
Located on interior trunk lid
Trunk
To open: Use key or remote
keyless entry fob
Remote trunk release,
see Driver’s View
1. Spare tire
Stored under panel in trunk
Temporary spare tire
Do not exceed 50 mph
To change flat tire: Follow
instructions in Owner’s Manual
2. Jack
Stored behind right rear panel
3. Split rear folding seatback
To fold: Unfasten the lap
portion of the rear center
seat belt, pull release knobs
from trunk
To return and lock: Push
seatback firmly until latched,
re-attach center belt
Tire economy and tips
Check pressure regularly when tires
are cold, maintain correct front-
end alignment and tire balance;
rotate tires every 7,500 miles
Tire pressure
P205/60R16 91H, P215/50R17 93V
Front/rear: 32psi cold
Tips: Correct tire pressure
promotes safe handling and
ride comfort
If you experience pull/drift
while driving, possible causes
may be road crown, tire
pressure, or wheel alignment
P
R
N
D
M
M
D
P
N
R
*Denotes optional equipment
**Four: 2.3-liter I4, Five: 3.0-liter V6
†
See Owner’s Manual
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