Purpose/Function
The gear position indicator illuminates while under manual shift control and displays the gear number while driving.
Construction
The gear position indicator is built into the instrument cluster.

Operation
The TCM sends a gear position indicator illumination/flash request signal to the instrument cluster based on the signal from the M position switch, the up switch and the down switch via the CAN.

If the shift down operation is inhibited during manual shift control, the TCM flashes the gear position indicator 2 times. As a result, the driver is notified that the shift down operation has been canceled.
If the ATF temperature is 132 °C {270 °F} or more while in manual shift control, the TCM turns the gear position indicator off and switches to automatic shift control to reduce the transaxle load. When the ATF temperature is 122 °C {252 °F} or less for a specified time, manual shift control is enabled and the gear position indicator is re-illuminated.
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Headlight High Beam Indicator LightOwner Maintenance Precautions
The owner or a qualified service technician should make these vehicle inspections
at the indicated intervals to ensure safe and dependable operation.
Bring any problem to the attention of an Authorized Mazda Dealer or qualified
service technician as soon as possible.
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Automatic Transaxle Warning Light [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
Purpose/Function
The automatic transaxle warning light illuminates when the transaxle has
malfunction.
Construction
The automatic transaxle warning light is built into the instrument cluster.
Operation
If the transmission has a malfunction, the TCM sends an ...
Transfer Oil Seal Replacement [Fw6 Ax EL]
Transfer oil seal (LH)
1. Drain the transfer oil..
2. Remove the transfer from the vehicle..
3. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the lip area of the oil seal
(LH) as shown in the figure and remove the oil seal (LH).
4. Using the SST and a hammer, tap the new seal into pla ...