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: Component Parts
Microphone (hands-free)
The microphone is used for speaking voice commands or when making a Hands-free
call.
Talk button, Pick-Up button and Hang-Up button (hands-free)
The basic functions of Bluetooth® Hands-Free can be used for such things as making
calls or hanging up using the talk, pi ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Radio Reception
AM characteristics
AM signals bend around such things as buildings or mountains and bounce off the
ionosphere.
Therefore, they can reach longer distances than FM signals.
Because of this, two stations may sometimes be picked up on the same frequency
at the same time.
FM characteristics
An ...