Operating Inspection
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (engine OFF).
2. Verify that the HOLD indicator light is not illuminated. Depress the HOLD switch and verify that the HOLD indicator light illuminates.
Voltage Inspection
1. Remove the console.
2. Turn the ignition switch to ON (engine OFF).
3. Measure the voltage at the HOLD switch connector.


Continuity Inspection of
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the console.
3. Disconnect the HOLD switch connector.
4. Inspect continuity at the HOLD switch.

5. Connect the HOLD switch connector.
6. Install the console.
7. Connect the negative battery cable.
Automatic transaxle fluid (atf) replacement
Hold switch removal/installationMazda 6 Service Manual: When Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened
If the vehicle battery is dead or there is a malfunction in the electrical system
and the trunk lid cannot be opened, perform the following procedure as an emergency
measure to open it:
1. Open the cover.
2. Move the lever to the left to fold the seatback.
3. Move the lever to the left to o ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Inboard combination light removal/installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the trunk lid trim (liftgate lower trim). (See TRUNK LID TRIM
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION) (See LIFTGATE LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)
3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Inboard Combinat ...