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: Side Air Bags
The side air bags are mounted in the outboard sides of the front seatbacks.
When the air bag crash sensors detect a side impact of greater than moderate
force, the system inflates the side air bag only on the side in which the vehicle
was hit. The side air bag inflates quickly to reduce injury ...
Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Close Proximity Warning
If your vehicle rapidly closes in on the vehicle ahead because the vehicle applies
the brakes suddenly while you are traveling in headway control, the warning sound
activates and the brake warning is indicated in the display. Always verify the safety
of the surrounding area and depress the bra ...