When Driving

Recommendations for Shifting

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Upshifting

For normal acceleration and cruising, Mazda recommends these shift points:


*1 Always observe local speed limit regulations.

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.

Test yourself

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