Mazda 6 Service Manual: Key interlock inspection
Verify that the ignition key cannot be pulled out except in P position.
- If a malfunction is found, inspect the interlock cable. (See INTERLOCK CABLE INSPECTION.)
Shift-lock inspection
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON position.
2. Verify that the selector lever is in P position.
3. Depress the brake pedal and verify that the selector lever can be shifted
from P position.
If ...
Interlock cable inspection
1. Remove the interlock cable.
2. With the slider pin as shown in the figure, verify that the interlock
cable moves freely.
If a malfunction is found, replace the interlock cable.
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Shift Gear (Shifting) Speed Limit
For each gear position while in the manual mode, the speed limit is set as follows:
When the selector lever is operated within the range of the speed limit, the gear
is shifted.
Shift up
The gear does not shift up while the vehicle speed is lower than the speed limit.
Shift down
The gear d ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Steering wheel and column inspection
Steering Wheel Play Inspection
With the wheels in the straight-ahead position, gently turn the steering
wheel to the left and right and verify that the play is within the
specification.
If the play exceeds the specification, either the steering joints are
worn or the backlash of the stee ...