Caution
After repairing a malfunction, perform this procedure to verify that the malfunction has been corrected.
When this procedure is carried out, be sure to drive the vehicle at lawful speed and pay attention to the other vehicles.
1. Connect the WDS or equivalent to the DLC-2.
2. Turn the ignition key to ON (engine OFF).
3. Verify that DTCs are cleared from memory.
4. Decrease ATF temperature to 20 °C {68 °F}
or below.
5. Start the engine then wait 180 seconds or more.
6. Warm up the engine and ATX.
or above.
or above.
7. Shift the selector lever between P position to L range while depressing brake pedal.
8. Drive the vehicle for 150 seconds or more at a vehicle speed between 25 and 59 km/h {15 and 36 mph},
then 60 km/h {37 mph} or more
for 100 seconds or more.
9. Drive the vehicle in D range and shift gears between 1st and 4th (TCC operation) gear.
10. Gradually slow down and stop the vehicle.
11. Make sure that the repaired DTC does not recur.
Automatic transaxle on-board diagnostic function
Dtc tableMazda 6 Service Manual: Direct Mode
Direct mode can be used for temporarily switching gears by operating the steering
shift switch while the vehicle is being driven with the selector lever in the D
range.
While in direct mode, the D and M indication illuminate and the gear position
in use is illuminated. Direct mode is canceled ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Cooling system service warnings
COOLING SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS
Warning
Never remove the radiator cap or loosen the radiator drain plug
while the engine is running, or when the engine and radiator are hot.
Scalding coolant and steam may shoot out and cause serious injury. It may
also damage the engine and cooling sys ...