To change the angle or length of the steering wheel:
1. Stop the vehicle, and then pull down the lock release lever under the steering column.

2. Tilt the steering wheel and/or adjust the steering column length to the desired positions, then push the lever up to lock the column.
3. Attempt to push the steering wheel up and down to make sure it's locked before driving.
Steering Wheel
Heated Steering Wheel (Some models)Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Call Interrupt
A call can be interrupted to receive an incoming call from a third party.
When is selected or the pickup
button on the steering wheel is pressed, the current call is held and the system
switches to the new incoming call.
When is selected, the current
call is ended and the system switches t ...
Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Steering shaft inspection
1. Inspect the following.
(1) Column bearing for damage
(2) Steering shaft length
Replace the steering shaft component as necessary.
Length
211.6 mm {8.3 in}
2. Inspect the tilt and telescope operation
(1) Verify that the adjusting lever moves smoothly from unlock posit ...