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: Technical data
ENGINE
LUBRICATION SYSTEM
Note
The maintenance intervals on scheduled maintenance table (See
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE TABLE) can only be supported by the use of following
oils.
Recommended engine oil
COOLING SYSTEM
FUEL AND EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS
ENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Driver-side air bag module removal/installation
Warning
Handling the air bag module improperly can accidentally deploy the
air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE
WARNINGS before handling the air bag module. (See SERVICE WARNINGS.)
Due to the adoption of 2-step deployment control in both the
driv ...