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: Interior Care
WARNING
Do not spray water into the vehicle cabin: Spraying water into the
vehicle cabin is dangerous as electrical devices such as the audio and switches
could get wet resulting in a malfunction or vehicle fire.
NOTE
Do not wipe the interior using alcohol, chlorine bleach, or organic solv ...
Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Light Bulbs
With LED Headlights
With Halogen Headlights
WARNING
Never touch the glass portion of a halogen bulb with your bare hands and
always wear eye protection when handling or working around the bulbs: When
a halogen bulb breaks, it is dangerous. These bulbs contain pressurized gas. If
one is ...