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 clip before closing the hood.

3. Lower the hood slowly to a height of about 20 cm (7.9 in) above its closed position and then let it drop.
CAUTION
When closing the hood, do not push it excessively such as by applying your weight. Otherwise, the hood could be deformed.
Opening the HoodMazda 6 Owners Manual: To Decrease Cruising Speed
Press the SET/ switch and hold
it. The vehicle will gradually slow.
Release the switch at the desired speed.
Press the SET/ switch and release
it immediately to adjust the preset speed.
Multiple operations will decrease the preset speed according to the number of
times it is operated.
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Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Automatic Brake Operation Display (Type A Instrument Cluster)
“Smart City Brake Support activated” is indicated in the active driving display,
and “Smart City Brake Support Activated” is indicated in the multi-information display
after the SCBS brakes or the brake assist (SCBS brake assist) is operated.
NOTE
The collision warning beep sounds ...