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Driving Your Mazda

Starting and Driving

Form No. 8S15-EA-03G

1 (Low) 

Use the 1 position for maximum power in 
hard-pulling situations, or for climbing 
and descending very steep grades.
Do not exceed 59 km/h (36 mph) in the 1 
position.

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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. 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.

Sudden Engine-Braking:
Shifting down while driving on wet, 
snowy, or frozen roads, or while 
driving at high speeds causes sudden 
engine braking, which is dangerous. 
The sudden change in tire speed 
could cause the tires to skid. This 
could lead to loss of vehicle control 
and an accident. Do not use sudden 
engine braking on slippery road 
surfaces or at high speeds.

WARNING

NOTE

•

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

•

If the brake is pumped with the shift 
lever in P, a chattering near the shift 
lever may be heard. This does not 
indicate an abnormality.

•

To be sure the vehicle is in park, 

the ignition key cannot be 
removed unless the shift lever is in 
P.

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