If the selector lever will not move from P using the proper shift procedure, continue to hold down the brake pedal.
1. Remove the shift-lock override cover using a cloth-wrapped flat head screwdriver.
2. Insert a screwdriver and push it down.

3. Press and hold the lock-release button.
4. Move the selector lever.
Take the vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the system checked.
Shift-Lock System
Transaxle RangesMazda 6 Owners Manual: Abs (abs/tcs) hu/cm inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Connect the SST between the ABS (ABS/TCS) HU/CM and harness
connector with the ignition switch off.
3. Attach the tester leads to the SST and inspect voltage referring
the table below.
Terminal Voltage Table (Reference)
(Engine is idling, and co ...
Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Canceling Operation of Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system can be set to inoperable.
When the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) is set to inoperable, the Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) systems are turned off and the Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM) OFF indicator light in the instrument cluste ...