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Driving Your Mazda

Starting and Driving

Form No. 8Q42-EA-01F

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Shift-Lock System

For your safety, the automatic 
transmission has a shift-lock, which 
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. Push and hold the lock-release button.

4. Move the shift lever.

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Shift-Lock Override

If the shift lever won’t move from P with 
the brake pedal depressed, continue to 
hold down the pedal.

1. Remove the shift-lock override cover 

with a screwdriver.

2. Insert a screwdriver and push it down.

3. Push and hold the lock-release button.

4. Move the shift lever.

5. Take the vehicle to an Authorized 

Mazda Dealer to have the system 
checked. 

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Overdrive

Overdrive operation

In D, the transmission automatically shifts 
to overdrive, which improves fuel 
economy and reduces noise.

To allow engine braking when going 
down a steep grade, make sure the 
overdrive button is in the off position.

NOTE

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When the ignition switch is in the 
ACC or LOCK position, the 
transaxle cannot be shifted from P.

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If the brake is pumped with the shift 
lever in P, a chattering near the shift 
lever may be heard. Don’t worry, 
this is a normal sound.

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To be sure the vehicle is in park, the 
ignition key cannot be removed 
unless the shift lever is in P.

Shift lever

Overdrive button

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