1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect the brake switch connector harness.
3. Inspect for continuity between the brake switch connector terminals.
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Canceling Operation of Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system can be set to inoperable.
When the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) is set to inoperable, the Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) systems are turned off and the Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM) OFF indicator light in the instrument cluste ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Transaxle range (tr) switch inspection
Operating Inspection
1. Verify that the starter operates only when the ignition switch is at the
START position with the selector lever in P or N position.
If not as specified, adjust the TR switch.
2. Verify that the back-up lights illuminate when shifted to R position with
the ignition ...