1. Check under the hood area to make certain all filler caps are in place and all loose items (e.g. tools, oil containers, etc.) have been removed.
2. Lift the hood, grasp the padded area on the support rod, and secure the support rod in the clip. Verify that the support rod is secured in the clip before closing the hood.

3. Lower the hood slowly to a height of about 20 cm (7.9 in) above its closed position and then let it drop.
CAUTION
When closing the hood, do not push it excessively such as by applying your weight. Otherwise, the hood could be deformed.
Opening the HoodMazda 6 Owners Manual: Stabilizer control link inspection
1. Remove the stabilizer control link from the vehicle.
2. Inspect for bending and damage.
3. Measure the ball joint starting torque.
(1) Rock the ball joint stud side to side 10 times.
(2) Rotate the ball joint stud 10 times.
(3) Measure the starting torque using a suitable allen so ...
Mazda 6 Owners Manual: System Canceling
When the Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
is turned off, press the Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning
System (LDWS) OFF switch.
The Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) OFF
indicator light tu ...