1. Remove the interlock cable.
2. With the slider pin as shown in the figure, verify that the interlock cable moves freely.

Key interlock inspection
Selector lever inspectionMazda 6 Service Manual: Lane-Change Signals and Three-Flash Turn Signal
Lane-Change Signals
Move the lever halfway toward the direction of the lane change—until the indicator
flashes— and hold it there. It will return to the off position when released.
Three-Flash Turn Signal
After releasing the turn signal lever, the turn signal indicator flashes three
times ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)
The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system alerts the driver of a possible collision
using an indication in the display and a warning sound when the Forward Sensing
Camera (FSC) detects a vehicle ahead and determines that a collision with a vehicle
ahead is unavoidable while the vehicle is bei ...