1. With the vehicle parked, pull the release handle to unlock the hood.
2. Insert your hand into the hood opening, slide the latch lever to the right, and lift up the hood.
NOTE
The lever is located a little to the left of center when facing the vehicle.
3. Grasp the support rod in the padded area and secure it in the support rod hole indicated by the arrow to hold the hood open.
Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Emergency Locking Mode
When the seat belt is fastened, it will always be in the emergency locking mode. In the emergency locking mode, the belt remains comfortable on the occupant and the retractor will lock in position during a collision.
If the belt is locked and cannot be pulled out, retract the belt once, and then ...
Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Cooling system service warnings
COOLING SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS
Warning
Never remove the radiator cap or loosen the radiator drain plug
while the engine is running, or when the engine and radiator are hot.
Scalding coolant and steam may shoot out and cause serious injury. It may
also damage the engine and cooling sys ...