Driving Your Mazda; Shifting From P (Park) with ; If you need to shift out of P (Park)- Page 157

Driving Your Mazda

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WARNING

Shifting From P (Park) with 
Shift-Lock Override:
If you need to shift out of P (Park)
by using the alternate procedure
described here, it is possible that a
fuse has blown or the vehicle’s
brake lamps may not be operating
properly. Refer to the In Case of
Emergency section for information
on checking and replacing fuses.
Do not drive your vehicle until you
verify that the brake lights are
working.

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R (Reverse)

In the R (Reverse) position, the vehicle
will move backward. You should always
come to a complete stop before shift-
ing into or out of R (Reverse), except
as explained under Rocking the Vehicle
(page 4-14).

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N (Neutral)

In N (Neutral), the wheels and transmis-
sion are not locked. The vehicle will roll
freely even on the slightest incline unless
the parking brake or brakes are engaged.

WARNING

Shifting From N (Neutral) or
P (Park):
It’s dangerous to shift from N (Neu-
tral) or P (Park) into a driving gear
when the engine is running faster
than idle. If this is done, the vehicle
could move suddenly, causing an
accident or serious injury. If the
engine is running faster than idle,
don’t shift from N (Neutral) or P
(Park) into a driving gear.