Black plate (167,1)
For cruising
Gear
5-speed
transmission
6-speed
transmission
1 to 2
15 km/h (9 mph)
18 km/h (11 mph)
2 to 3
29 km/h (18 mph) 32 km/h (20 mph)
3 to 4
47 km/h (29 mph) 44 km/h (27 mph)
4 to 5
61 km/h (38 mph) 56 km/h (35 mph)
5 to 6
―
68 km/h (42 mph)
Downshifting
When you must slow down in heavy
traffic or on a steep
upgrade
, downshift
before the engine starts to overwork. This
reduces the chance of stalling and gives
better acceleration when you need more
speed.
On a steep
downgrade
, downshifting
helps maintain safe speed and prolongs
brake life.
Driving Your Mazda
Starting and Driving
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