No special break-in is necessary, but a few precautions in the first 1,000 km (600 miles) may add to the performance, economy, and life of the vehicle.
Driving Tips
Saving Fuel and Protection of the EnvironmentMazda 6 Owners Manual: Manual Transaxle Shift Pattern
The shift pattern of the transaxle is conventional, as shown.
Depress the clutch pedal all the way down while shifting; then release it slowly.
Your vehicle is equipped with a device to prevent shifting to R (reverse) by mistake. Push the shift lever downward and shift to R.
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Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Front door key cylinder removal/installation
1. Remove the front door unit.
2. Remove the cover, then remove the bolt.
3. For protector-equipped vehicles, pull out the protector tab from the latch
and remove the protector.
4. Disconnect the rod.
5. Remove the front outer handle.
6. Turn the key cylinder in the direction indicated by ...