2003 Mazda MAZDA6 Owner's Manual - Page 107

shuseizumi_J56J_8R29_EA_02I.book Page 13 Wednesday, October 16, 2002 9:51 AM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE NOTE If the gears cannot be shifted down when driving at higher speeds, the gear position indicator will flash twice to signal that the gears cannot be shifted down (page 5-14). • When driving slowly, the gears may not shift up depending on vehicle speed (page 5-14). • In manual shift mode, gears do not shift up automatically. Don't run the engine with the tachometer needle in the RED ZONE. If the tachometer needle enters the RED ZONE, you may feel enginebraking because the fuel delivery will be stopped to protect the engine. However, this does not indicate an abnormality. • Gears may not be shifted from M1 to M2 right after shifting the lever from D to M. Wait a few seconds and then shift up to M2. • When depressing the accelerator fully, the transaxle will shift to a lower gear, depending on vehicle speed. Shifting down (M5*→M4→M3→M2→M1) To shift down to a lower gear, tap the shift lever forward ( ) once. * 3.0-liter engine model M Shifting Shifting up (M1→M2→M3→M4→M5*) To shift up to a higher gear, tap the shift lever back ( ) once. * 3.0-liter engine model 5-13 Form No. 8R29-EA-02I