WARNING
Be sure to look over your shoulder before changing lanes:
Changing lanes without taking into account the actual distance of the vehicle in the convex mirror is dangerous. You could have a serious accident. What you see in the convex mirror is closer than it appears.
Mirror type
Flat type (driver's side)
Flat surface mirror.
Convex type (front passenger side)
The mirror has single curvature on its surface.
Power mirror adjustment
The ignition must be switched to ACC or ON position.
To adjust:
1. Rotate the mirror switch to the left or
right to choose the left or right side mirror.
2. Press the mirror switch in the appropriate direction.
After adjusting the mirror, lock the control by rotating the switch in the center position.
Folding mirror
WARNING
Always return the outside mirrors to the driving position before you start driving:
Driving with the outside mirrors folded in is dangerous. Your rear view will be restricted, and you could have an accident.
Manually fold the outside mirror rearward until it is flush with the vehicle.
Driver's side auto-dimming door mirror (some models)
The movement of the auto-dimming door mirror is interlocked with the autodimming rearview mirror in the interior to automatically reduce glare from rear on-coming vehicles.
Refer to Rearview Mirror.
NOTE
The front passenger-side door mirror does not have the auto-dimming feature.
Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Rear beltline molding removal
Note
When removing the rear beltline molding, the clip may be damaged.
If the clip is damaged, replace it with a new one.
1. Pull the A section upward and remove the clip.
2. Rotate the B section of the front beltline molding in direction (2), along
the direction (1) shown in the figu ...
Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Front shock absorber inspection
1. Remove the front shock absorber from the vehicle.
2. Inspect for damage and oil leakage.
3. Inspect the rubber bushing for deterioration and wear.
4. Compress and extend the shock piston at least three times. Verify that the
operational force does not change and that there is no unusual nois ...