If the engine fails to start, it may be flooded (excessive fuel in the engine).
Follow this procedure:
1. If the engine does not start within five seconds on the first try, wait ten seconds and try again.
2. Make sure the parking brake is on.
3. Depress the accelerator all the way and hold it there.
4. Depress the clutch pedal (Manual transaxle) or the brake pedal (Automatic transaxle), then press the push button start. If the engine starts, release the accelerator immediately because the engine will suddenly rev up.
5. If the engine fails to start, crank it without depressing the accelerator.
If the engine still does not start using the previous procedure, have your vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Push-StartingMazda 6 Owners Manual: Fuel-filler lid and opener removal/installation
1. To remove the fuel-filler lid opener, remove the left side trunk side trim
(4SD) or trunk side lower trim (5HB).
2. To remove the fuel-filler lid opener cable, perform the following and turn
over the floor covering.
(1) Remove the driver-side front seat.
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Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Headlight zeroset
Note
When the configuration is not set for the auto leveling control unit,
headlight zeroset cannot be executed.
1. Adjust the tire air pressure to the specification.
2. Position the unloaded vehicle on a flat, level surface.
3. Connect the SST (WDS or equivalent) to the DLC-2.
4. Turn t ...