Note
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC or ON position.
2. First press the POWER button, then simultaneously press the AM button and TAPE/MD button for 2 seconds or more.


Note
3. To stop the on-board diagnostic test mode, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
Supplier identification procedureMazda 6 Service Manual: Manually Shifting Down
You can shift gears down by operating the selector lever or the steering shift
switches (some models).
M6 → M5 → M4 → M3 → M2→ M1
Using selector lever
To shift down to a lower gear, tap the selector lever forward (-) once.
Using steering shift switch (Some model ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Ignition switch inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the column cover. (See COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)
3. Disconnect the ignition switch connectors.
4. Inspect for continuity between the ignition switch terminals using an
ohmmeter.
If not as specified, replace the ignition switch.
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