1. With the vehicle parked, pull the release handle to unlock the hood.

2. Insert your hand into the hood opening, slide the latch lever to the right, and lift up the hood.

NOTE
The lever is located a little to the left of center when facing the vehicle.
3. Grasp the support rod in the padded area and secure it in the support rod hole indicated by the arrow to hold the hood open.

Hood
Closing the HoodMazda 6 Owners Manual: Oil pressure switch inspection
Caution
Water or foreign objects entering the connector can cause poor
connection or corrosion. Be sure not to drop water or foreign objects on the
connector when disconnecting it.
On-vehicle Inspection (harness inspection)
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the under ...
Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Closing the Hood
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 c ...