When Driving

Recommendations for Shifting

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Upshifting

For normal acceleration, Mazda recommends these shift points:


For cruising, Mazda recommends these shift points:


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.

Test yourself

A quick Mazda 6 quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.