Mazda 6 Service Manual: Interlock cable inspection
1. Remove the interlock cable.
2. With the slider pin as shown in the figure, verify that the interlock cable moves freely.
- If a malfunction is found, replace the interlock cable.
Key interlock inspection
Verify that the ignition key cannot be pulled out except in P position.
If a malfunction is found, inspect the interlock cable. (See
INTERLOCK CABLE INSPECTION.)
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Selector lever inspection
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (engine OFF).
2. With the brake pedal depressed, verify that there is a "click" at each
range when shifted.
3. Verify that the selector lever can be shifted.
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Manual Shift Mode
The manual shift mode gives you the feel of driving a manual transaxle vehicle
by allowing you to operate the selector lever manually. This allows you to control
engine rpm and torque to the drive wheels much like a manual transaxle when more
control is desired.
To change to manual shift mode ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Foot Brake
This vehicle has power-assisted brakes that adjust automatically through normal
use.
Should power-assist fail, you can stop by applying greater force than normal
to the brake pedal. But the distance required to stop will be greater than usual.
WARNING
Do not coast with the engine stalled or t ...