2004 Mazda MAZDA6 Owner's Manual - Page 111

J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 15 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving 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) NOTE • When driving at high speeds, the gear may not shift down depending on vehicle speed. • During deceleration, the gear may automatically shift down depending on vehicle speed. • When depressing the accelerator fully, the transaxle will shift to a lower gear, depending on vehicle speed. 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) 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) NOTE If the vehicle is driven at a low speed from a standing start while in M2, the gear may not shift down to M1 automatically. 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) 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) 5-15 Form No. 8S11-EA-03G