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2009 Mazda Mazda6 Owners Manual

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(3.7-liter engine model)

Gear

Vehicle speed

M6

M5

230 km/h (142 mph)

M5

M4

166 km/h (103 mph)

M4

M3

72 km/h (44 mph)

M3

M2

47 km/h (29 mph)

Recommendations for shifting

Upshifting

For normal acceleration and cruising, we recommend
these shift points.
(2.5-liter engine model)

Gear

Vehicle speed

M1 to M2

24 km/h (15 mph)

M2 to M3

40 km/h (25 mph)

M3 to M4

65 km/h (40 mph)

M4 to M5

73 km/h (45 mph)

(3.7-liter engine model)

Gear

Vehicle speed

M1 to M2

24 km/h (15 mph)

M2 to M3

40 km/h (25 mph)

M3 to M4

65 km/h (40 mph)

M4 to M5

73 km/h (45 mph)

M5 to M6

80 km/h (50 mph)

Downshifting

When you must slow down in heavy
traffic or on a steep

upgrade

, downshift

before the engine starts to overwork. This
gives better acceleration when you need
more speed.

On a steep

downgrade

, downshifting

helps maintain safe speed and prolongs
brake life.

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Driving Tips

Passing

For extra power when passing another
vehicle or climbing steep grades, depress
the accelerator fully. The transaxle will
shift to a lower gear, depending on vehicle
speed.

Climbing steep grades from a stop

To climb a steep grade from a stopped
position:

1. Depress the brake pedal.

2. Shift to D or M1, depending on the

load weight and grade steepness.

3. Release the brake pedal while

gradually accelerating.

Descending steep grades

When descending a steep grade, shift to
lower gears, depending on load weight
and grade steepness. Descend slowly,
using the brakes only occasionally to
prevent them from overheating.

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  • 3.7-liter engine model) Gear Vehicle speed M6 → M5 230 km/h (142 mph) M5 → M4 166 km/h (103 mph) M4 → M3 72 km/h (44 mph) M3 → M2 47 km/h (29 mph) Recommendations for shifting Upshifting For normal acceleration and cruising, we recommend these shift points.
  • 2.5-liter engine model) Gear Vehicle speed M1 to M2 24 km/h (15 mph) M2 to M3 40 km/h (25 mph) M3 to M4 65 km/h (40 mph) M4 to M5 73 km/h (45 mph) (3.
  • 1. Depress the brake pedal.
  • 2. Shift to D or M1, depending on the load weight and grade steepness.
  • 3. Release the brake pedal while gradually accelerating.

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