Driving Your Mazda; Safety Procedures:; Removing the key from the igni-- Page 141

Driving Your Mazda

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If the vehicle’s gearshift selector lever
is mounted on the floor:

1. Put the gearshift selector lever in

1 (First).

2. Set the parking brake fully by press-

ing down with your left foot before
removing your right foot from the
service brake.

3. Turn the ignition key to OFF.

4. Push in the key release button until it

catches and stays in.

5. Turn the key to LOCK.

6. Remove the key.

WARNING

Safety Procedures:

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Removing the key from the igni-
tion switch locks the steering.
If removed while driving, loss
of steering control will occur
which could result in an acci-
dent. Remove the key only when
parked.

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The anti-theft steering column
lock is not a substitute for the
parking brake. Before leaving the
driver’s seat, always make sure
the gearshift selector lever is in
P (Park) with an automatic trans-
mission or 1 (First) with a man-
ual transmission; set the parking

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brake fully AND shut off the
engine. Unexpected and possibly
sudden vehicle movement may
occur if these precautions are not
taken.

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Never reach for the ignition switch
through the steering wheel; it
could suddenly turn, causing
serious injury.

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Testing the Warning Lights

Before you start your vehicle, you should
test the warning lights on the dashboard
to make sure that they work. Turn the key
to the ON position. All the warning lights
except the brake warning light should
light up. If any of them do not, have the
bulb and circuit checked.