1. Remove the charcoal canister.
2. Plug the atmosphere side port and purge solenoid valve side port of the charcoal canister.
3. Blow air into the charcoal canister from the fuel tank side port and verify that there is no air leakage.

Emission system
Evaporative gas check valve (one-way) inspection (l.h.d.)Mazda 6 Service Manual: Starting a Flooded Engine
If the engine fails to start, it may be flooded (excessive fuel in the engine).
Follow this procedure:
1. If the engine does not start within five seconds on the first try, wait ten
seconds and try again.
2. Make sure the parking brake is on.
3. Depress the accelerator all the way and hold it ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Indicators
Manual shift mode indication
In manual shift mode, the “M” of the shift position indication in the instrument
panel illuminates.
Gear position indication
The numeral for the selected gear illuminates.
NOTE
If the gears cannot be shifted down when driving at higher speeds, the
gear ...