Mazda 6 2002 Specifications download pdf (Page 103)

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Driving Your Mazda

Starting and Driving

Form No. 8R29-EA-02I

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Manual Transaxle Shift Pattern

The shift pattern of the transaxle is

conventional, as shown.

Press the clutch pedal all the way down

while shifting; then release it slowly.

A safety feature prevents accidental

shifting from 5 to reverse. The shift lever

must be put in neutral before being shifted

to reverse.

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Recommendations for Shifting

Upshifting

2.3-liter engine

For normal acceleration, we recommend

these shift points.

For cruising

Manual Transaxle

Operation

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.

Neutral position

WARNING

•

Keep your foot off the clutch pedal

except when shifting gears. Also,

don’t use the clutch to hold the

vehicle on an upgrade. This will

avoid needless clutch wear and

damage.

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Make sure the vehicle comes to a

complete stop before shifting to

reverse.

Shifting to reverse while the vehicle

is still moving may damage the

transaxle.

NOTE

If shifting to reverse is difficult, shift

into neutral, release the clutch pedal,

and try again.

1 to 2 26 km/h (16 mph)

2 to 3 45 km/h (28 mph)

3 to 4 53 km/h (33 mph)

4 to 5 63 km/h (39 mph)

1 to 2 13 km/h (8 mph)

2 to 3 32 km/h (20 mph)

3 to 4 50 km/h (31 mph)

4 to 5 68 km/h (42 mph)

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