Caution
Diagnostic procedure
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Manual Transaxle Shift Pattern
The shift pattern of the transaxle is conventional, as shown.
Depress the clutch pedal all the way down while shifting; then release it slowly.
Your vehicle is equipped with a device to prevent shifting to R (reverse) by mistake. Push the shift lever downward and shift to R.
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Radar Sensors (Rear) (Some models)
Your vehicle is equipped with radar sensors (rear). The following systems also
use the radar sensors (rear).
Blind Spot Monitoring system (BSM)
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
The radar sensors (rear) function by detecting the radio waves reflected off
a vehicle approaching from the rea ...