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: No.9 tcs off light stays on more than 4 seconds with ignition switch on
When performing an asterisked (*) troubleshooting inspection, shake the
wiring harness and connectors while
doing the inspection to discover whether poor contact points are the cause
of any intermittent malfunction. If
there is a problem, check to make sure connectors, terminals and ...
Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Foreword
Caution
When the engine does not start or stalls and the following DTCs
are not indicated, go to engine symptom troubleshooting.
Note
When the immobilizer system is defective, the engine cannot be
started.
If engine condition is normal but light stays on, inspect for
short circ ...