The rear armrest in the center of the rear seatback can be used (no occupant in the center seat) or placed upright.

WARNING
Never put your hands and fingers around the moving parts of the seat and armrest:
Putting your hands and fingers around the moving parts of the seat and armrest is dangerous as they could get injured.
Split Folding
Head RestraintsMazda 6 Owners Manual: Settings
NOTE
Depending on the grade and specification, the screen display may differ.
Select the icon on the home
screen and display the Settings screen.
Switch the tab and select the setting item you want to change.
You can customize settings in the setup display as follows:
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Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Trunk Lid
WARNING
Never allow a person to ride in the trunk: Allowing a person to ride
in the trunk is dangerous. The person in the trunk could be seriously injured or
killed during sudden braking or a collision.
Do not drive with the trunk lid open: Exhaust gas in the cabin of a vehicle
is dangerous. ...