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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 ...

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Warning Lights
These lights turn on or flash to notify the user of the system operation status or a system malfunction. Signal Warning Lights Master Warning Light *1 Brake System Warning Light *1*2 ABS Warning Light *1 Charging System Warnin ...

Clock Spring Adjustment
NOTE: The adjustment procedure is also specified on the caution label of the clock spring. 1. Set the front wheels straight ahead. CAUTION: The clock spring will break if over–wound. Do not forcibly turn the clock spring. 2. Turn the clock spring clockwise until i ...

How to Use the Bluetooth ® Audio System
Switching to Bluetooth ® audio mode To listen to music or voice audio recorded to a Bluetooth ® audio device, switch to the Bluetooth ® audio mode to operate the audio device using the audio system control panel. Any Bluetooth ® audio device must be paired to the vehicle's Bluetooth ® unit ...

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