torque MAZDA MODEL 6 2009 Smart Start Guide (in English)

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SPORT AT MANUAL S HiFT M ODE
The Sport AT Manual Shif t Mode gives you
the feel of driving a manual transmission
by allowing you to manually shif t to control
engine rpm and torque when more control
is desired.
To Use Manual Shift Mode:
• Shift lever from D to M.
NOTE:
Changing to manual mode
can be done while driving the vehicle.
To Shift Up To A Higher Gear:
• Tap shift lever back (+) once.
To Shift Down To A Lower Gear:
• Tap shift lever forward (-) once.
•
Push the clutch pedal
down completely to
star t the engine and to
shift gears.
•
To place the transmission
in Reverse, place shifter
in the neutral position,
push the shifter down,
move to the left and
push forward.
NOTE:
Do not shift into 1st
gear above 20 mph or clutch
failure could occur. Resting
your foot on the clutch pedal
while driving and using the
clutch to hold your vehicle at
a standstill while waiting on a
hill may reduce clutch life.
6-S PEED MANUAL TRANSM iSS iON
Neutral Position
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