2003 Mazda MAZDA6 Owner's Manual - Page 108

shuseizumi_J56J_8R29_EA_02I.book Page 14 Wednesday, October 16, 2002 9:51 AM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving M Shifting Specification 2.3-liter engine model Shifting up If the vehicle speed is lower than the speed specified for each gear, the gear cannot be shifted up to a higher gear. Gear M1→M2 M2→M3 M3→M4 Vehicle speed You can shift up to M2 whether the vehicle is stopped or moving. 20 km/h (12 mph) 35 km/h (22 mph) WARNING Sudden Engine-Braking: Shifting down while driving on wet, snowy, or frozen roads, or while driving at high speeds causes sudden engine braking, which is dangerous. The sudden change in tire speed could cause the tires to skid. This could lead to loss of vehicle control and an accident. Do not use sudden engine braking on slippery road surfaces or at high speeds. NOTE At kickdown, shifting up to each gear is only possible at the following speeds or higher: Gear M2→M3 M3→M4 Vehicle speed 61 km/h (37 mph) 154 km/h (95 mph) • When driving at high speeds, the gear may not shift down depending on vehicle speed (page 5-14). • During deceleration, the gear may automatically shift down depending on vehicle speed (page 5-14). • When depressing the accelerator fully, the transaxle will shift to a lower gear, depending on vehicle speed. Shifting down If the vehicle speed is higher than the speed specified for each gear, the gear cannot be shifted down to a lower gear. Gear M4→M3 M3→M2 M2→M1 Vehicle speed 157 km/h (98 mph) 111 km/h (64 mph) 45 km/h (28 mph) During deceleration, the gears shift down automatically when speed is reduced to the following: Gear M4→M3 M3 or M2→M1 Vehicle speed 31 km/h (19 mph) 8 km/h (5 mph) If the vehicle is kicked down at the following speeds or lower, the gears shift down automatically: Gear M4→M3 M3→M2 Vehicle speed 149 km/h (92 mph) 56 km/h (34 mph) 5-14 Form No. 8R29-EA-02I