AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION; Brake-shift interlock; 2009 Tribute Hybrid- Page 208

2009 Mazda Tribute HEV Tribute Hybrid Owners Manual

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Driver Controls
Locks and Security
Seating and Safety Restraints
Tires, Wheels and Loading
TRAILER TOWING
Maintenance and Specifications
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION

Brake-shift interlock

This vehicle is equipped with a brake-shift interlock feature that prevents
the gearshift lever from being moved from P (Park) when the ignition is
in the on position unless brake pedal is depressed.

If you cannot move the gearshift lever out of P (Park) with ignition in
the on position and the brake pedal depressed, it is possible that a fuse
has blown or the vehicle’s brake lamps are not operating properly. Refer
to

Fuses and relays

in the

Roadside Emergencies

chapter.

If the fuse is not blown, perform the following procedure:

1. Apply the parking brake.

2. Using a screwdriver or similar

tool, carefully pry out the small
Brake Transmission Shift
Interlock (BTSI) cover cap
located to the right of the
gearshift lever.

3. Depress the brake pedal and

then start the vehicle.

4. Insert a screwdriver or similar

tool straight down into the
access hole and press downward
while pulling the gearshift lever
out of the P (Park) position and
into the N (Neutral) position.

5. Remove tool and reinstall BTSI

cover cap.

6. Release the parking brake and drive normally.

WARNING:

Do not drive your vehicle until you verify that the

brakelamps are working.

WARNING:

Always set the parking brake fully and make sure

the gearshift is latched in P (Park). Turn the ignition to the off

position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle.

2009 Tribute Hybrid

(thv)

Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA

(fus)

Driving

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  • 1. Apply the parking brake.
  • 2. Using a screwdriver or similar tool, carefully pry out the small Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) cover cap located to the right of the gearshift lever.
  • 3. Depress the brake pedal and then start the vehicle.
  • 4. Insert a screwdriver or similar tool straight down into the access hole and press downward while pulling the gearshift lever out of the P (Park) position and into the N (Neutral) position.
  • 5. Remove tool and reinstall BTSI cover cap.
  • 6. Release the parking brake and drive normally.

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