If the selector lever will not move from P using the proper shift procedure, continue to hold down the brake pedal.

Take the vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the system checked.
Shift-Lock System
Manual Shift ModeEGR Valve Removal/Installation [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Drain the engine coolant from the radiator..
4. Remove the air cleaner and the air hose as a single unit..
5. Remove the radiator hose (upper, engine side)..
6. Disconnect the EGR valve connector.
7. Remove in th ...
Parking Brake Cable Removal/Installation
1. Remove the following parts:
a. Upper panel.
b. Shift knob (MTX).
c. Selector lever knob (ATX).
d. Shift panel.
e. Side wall.
f. Console.
2. Remove the under cover..
3. Remove the tunnel member (rear). (MZR 2.0, MZR 2.5, MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo).
4. Remove the brace bar. (SKYACTIV-G ...
Front Side Marker/Front Turn Light Bulb Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Slightly bend back the front mudguard..
3. Rotate the front side marker/front turn light socket in the direction of the
arrow shown in the figure.
4. Remove the front side marker/front turn light bulb.
5. Install in the reverse order of ...