Operation from inside
To lock any door from the inside, press the door-lock knob.
To unlock, pull it outward. This does not operate the other door locks.

NOTE
The red indication can be seen when the door-lock knob is unlocked.

Operation from outside
To lock the rear and front passenger doors with the door-lock knob from the outside, press the door-lock knob to the lock position and close the door (holding the door handle in the open position is not required).This does not operate the other door locks.
This does not operate the other door locks.

NOTE
When locking the door this way:
Auto Lock/Unlock Function
Rear Door Child Safety LocksMazda 6 Owners Manual: Clock spring inspection
1. Remove the clock spring.
2. Inspect for continuity between the clock spring terminals using an
ohmmeter.
If not as specified, replace the clock spring.
Note
When the vehicle-side connector of clock spring is disconnected,
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Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Front drain hose installation
Caution
If the front drain hose is pinched or bent anywhere, the water in the hose
may not discharge and enter the inside of the vehicle. During and after
installation of the trims and the headliner, always make sure there is no
interference with the front drain hose. Fix any problem if found ...