If the vehicle battery is dead or there is a malfunction in the electrical system and the trunk lid cannot be opened, perform the following procedure as an emergency measure to open it:
1. Open the cover.
2. Move the lever to the left to fold the seatback.

3. Move the lever to the left to open the trunk lid.
(Type A)

(Type B)

After performing this emergency measure, have the vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
Lights-On Reminder
Active Driving Display Does Not OperateMazda 6 Owners Manual: Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature. The blue gauge indicates that the engine
coolant temperature is low, and the red gauge indicates that the engine coolant
temperature is high and overheating.
CAUTION
If the high engine coolant temperature warning light (red) turns on, there
is a pos ...
Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Recommendations for Shifting
Upshifting
For normal acceleration and cruising, Mazda recommends these shift points:
*1 Always observe local speed limit regulations.
Downshifting
When you must slow down in heavy traffic or on a steep upgrade, downshift before
the engine starts to overwork. This gives better acceleration w ...