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Mazda 3 Owners Manual: 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.

Mazda 3. Shift-Lock Override


  1. Press and hold the lock-release button.
  2. Move the selector lever.

Take the vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the system checked.

Shift-Lock System
The shift-lock system prevents shifting out of P unless the brake pedal is depressed. To shift from P: Depress and hold the brake pedal. Start the engine. Press and hold the lock-release b ...

Manual Shift Mode
The manual shift mode gives you the feel of driving a manual transaxle vehicle by allowing you to operate the selector lever manually. This allows you to control engine rpm and torque to the drive ...

Other materials:

Seat Weight Sensor Inspection [Two Step Deployment Control System]
CAUTION: If any of the following work is performed, perform the seat weight sensor inspection using the M-MDS. Removal of the passenger-side seat Loosening and retightening of passenger’s seat fixing bolts Or, the vehicle is involved in a collision ...

Drive Belt Inspection [Skyactiv G 2.0]
Generator Drive Belt NOTE: The generator drive belt deflection/tension inspection is not necessary with the adoption of the drive belt auto tensioner. 1. Verify that the indicator part of the cast hexagon on the drive belt auto tensioner is within the normal range. If ...

Control Switches
Temperature control dial This dial controls temperature. Turn it clockwise for hot and counterclockwise for cold. Fan control dial The fan has seven speeds. AUTO position The amount of airflow will be automatically controlled in accordance with the set temperature. Except AUTO position Th ...

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