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
Liftgate
Quick Tips
2004 Mazda6 5-Door/Sport Wagon
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
1. Lug wrench
2. Jack
Remove cover panel to access
3. Cargo light
4. Cargo securing loops
5. Rear seatback remote
handle levers
6. Seatback release buttons
7. Cargo area cover
8. Sub-compartment cover
Lift carpet, disconnect sub-woofer
wire connector, remove cargo
sub-compartment cover, remove
sub-woofer, remove spare tire
9. Temporary spare tire
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
P215/50R17 93V
Front/rear: 32psi cold
P
R
N
D
M
M
D
P
N
R
5
5
4
4
6
6
7
1
8
4
4
9
2
3
8
2
1
9
4
4
6
4
4
5
6
3
7
Tip: Correct tire pressure
promotes safe handling
and ride comfort
Tire chains
†
Tire chains cannot be used on this
vehicle, interference with vehicle
body and scratching could occur
Folding rear seatbacks flat
(5-Door/Sport Wagon)
Unfasten rear seat belt, make sure
rear seat area is clear, pull remote
handle levers (
5
) on left and right
side; support seatback with your
hand; press seatback release
button (
6
); then carefully fold
seatback forward
To Raise seatback
Lift seatbacks upward until firmly
locked, properly fasten rear seat
belts, then check that seat belts are
routed properly for passenger use
Mazda6 5-Door
Mazda6 Sport Wagon
*Denotes optional equipment
**Four: 2.3-liter I4, Five: 3.0-liter V6
†
See Owner’s Manual
