Mazda 6 Quiz
When Driving

Second Gear Fixed Mode

In this manual: When Driving
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When the selector lever is moved back (+)

while the vehicle speed is about 10 km/h or less, the transaxle is set in the second gear fixed mode. The gear is fixed in second while in this mode for easier acceleration from a stop and driving on slippery roads such as snow-covered roads.

If the selector lever is moved back (+) or forward (-)

while in the second gear fixed mode, the mode will be canceled.

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