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When Driving

Automatic Transaxle

Shift-Lock System

The shift-lock system prevents shifting out 

of P unless the brake pedal is depressed.

To shift from P:
1.  Depress and hold the brake pedal.

2.  Start the engine.

3.  Press and hold the lock-release button.

4.  Move the selector lever.

NOTE



  When the ignition is switched to ACC or 

the ignition is switched off, the selector 

lever cannot be shifted from P.



  The ignition cannot be switched to OFF 

if the selector lever is not in P.

 Shift-Lock Override

If the selector lever will not move from P 

using the proper shift procedure, continue 

to hold down the brake pedal.

1.  Remove the shift-lock override cover 

using a cloth-wrapped flat head 

screwdriver.

2.  Insert a screwdriver and push it down.

Cover

3.  Press and hold the lock-release button.

4.  Move the selector lever.
Take the vehicle to an Authorized Mazda 

Dealer to have the system checked.

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