If the selector lever will not move from P using the proper shift procedure, continue to hold down the brake pedal.
1. Remove the shift-lock override cover using a cloth-wrapped flat head screwdriver.
2. Insert a screwdriver and push it down.

3. Press and hold the lock-release button.
4. Move the selector lever.
Take the vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the system checked.
Shift-Lock System
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The Smart Brake Support (SBS) system can be temporarily deactivated.
When the Smart Brake Support (SBS) system is turned off, the Smart Brake Support
(SBS) OFF indicator light turns on.
When the engine is restarted, the system becomes operational.
NOTE
If the Smart Brake Support (SBS) system ...
Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Inside Trunk Release Lever (Some models)
Your vehicle is equipped with an inside trunk release lever that provides a means
of escape for children and adults in the event they become locked inside the trunk.
No matter how careful adults might be with keys and locking their cars, parents
should be aware that children may be tempted to p ...