Tiptronic on Mazda RX8 fuel efficiency?

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I wanted to know how to work the tiptronic (plus minus sign) and whether I can randomly switch while driving (even if I were driving at 40mph and shifted to manual). Also, Does shifting to manual and going to 5th and 6th gear on the highway save gas?
 
Any time you use a higher gear it saves gas. If you use too high of a gear the engine's torque may not be enough for you to make quick adjustments (such as speeding up to avoid a collision) since response times may initially be slower. Can't offer an opinion on the tiptronic.
 
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