If any of the following warning lights or the indicator light turns on/flashes, the system may have a malfunction. Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have your vehicle inspected.




Stop Vehicle in Safe Place Immediately
Taking ActionMazda 6 Owners Manual: Exhaust system
EXHAUST SYSTEM INSPECTION
Start the engine and inspect each exhaust system component for exhaust gas
leakage.
If leakage is found, repair or replace as necessary.
EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Warning
When the engine and exhaust system are hot, they can badly burn.
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Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Variable air duct (vad) control solenoid valve inspection (l3)
1. Remove the VAD control solenoid valve. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
2. Inspect airflow between the ports under the following conditions.
If not as specified, replace the VAD control solenoid valve.
If as specified, carry out the Circuit Open/Short Inspection.
Circ ...