Mazda 6 Service Manual: 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.)
Shift-lock inspection
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON position.
2. Verify that the selector lever is in P position.
3. Depress the brake pedal and verify that the selector lever can be shifted
from P position.
If ...
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.
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Driving Tips
WARNING
Do not let the vehicle move in a direction opposite to the direction selected
by the selector lever: Do not let the vehicle move backward with the selector
lever in a forward position, or do not let the vehicle move forward with the selector
lever in the reverse position. Otherwise, t ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Operational Range
The system operates only when the driver is in the vehicle or within operational
range while the key is being carried.
Starting the Engine
NOTE
Starting the engine may be possible even if the key is outside of the
vehicle and extremely close to a door and window, however, always start the ...