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: Front map light removal/installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Front Map Light Removal Note
1. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the gap between the
headliner and the front map light.
2. Push the hooks to ...
Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Average Fuel Economy
The average fuel economy is calculated every minute from the total traveled distance
on the trip meter and the total fuel consumption, and the average fuel economy for
either TRIP A or TRIP B is displayed.
The average fuel economy and trip meters can be reset by pressing the INFO switch
for ...