Mazda 6 Service Manual: Automatic transaxle shift mechanism

Drive plate removal/installation

1. Remove the transaxle.(See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.) 2. Remove in the order indicated in the figure. 3. Install in the reverse order of removal. Drive Plate Mounting Bolts Re ...

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 ...

Other materials:

Mazda 6 Service Manual: Scheduled Maintenance (U.S.A., Canada, and Puerto Rico)
Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operated mainly where none of the following conditions (severe driving conditions) apply. Repeated short-distance driving Driving in dusty conditions Driving with extended use of brakes Driving in areas where salt or other corrosive materials are used ...

Mazda 6 Service Manual: Direct Mode
Direct mode can be used for temporarily switching gears by operating the steering shift switch while the vehicle is being driven with the selector lever in the D range. While in direct mode, the D and M indication illuminate and the gear position in use is illuminated. Direct mode is canceled ...