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Driving Your Mazda

Form No. 8S18-EA-03I

Starting and Driving

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Ignition Switch Positions

LOCK

The steering wheel locks to protect 
against theft. Only in this position can the 
key be removed.

Manual transaxle

To turn the key from the ACC to the 
LOCK position, push the button when the 
key is at the ACC position, then turn the 
key to the LOCK position.

Automatic transaxle

To turn the key from the ACC to the 
LOCK position, the shift lever must be in 
the P position.

Ignition Switch

LOCK

ACC

ON

Button

Push the 
button

Removing the Key:
It

’

s dangerous to remove the key from 

the ignition switch while the vehicle is 
moving. Removing the key allows the 
steering wheel to lock. You will lose 
steering control and a serious 
accident could occur.
Remove the key only when the vehicle 
is parked.

Not Setting the Parking Brake:
Leaving the driver

’

s seat without 

setting the parking brake is 
dangerous. Unexpected vehicle 
movement could occur if the parking 
brake is not set. This could cause an 
accident. Before leaving the driver

’

s 

seat, always set the parking brake and 
make sure the shift lever is in P with 
an automatic transaxle or in 1 or R 
with a manual transaxle.

LOCK

Shift lever
engaged in P
(park)

ACC

ON

WARNING

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