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Mazda 3 Owners Manual: 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. Press and hold the lock-release button.
  4. Move the selector lever.

NOTE

Active Adaptive Shift (AAS)
Active Adaptive Shift (AAS) automatically controls the transaxle shift points to best suit the road conditions and driver input. This improves driving feel. The transaxle may switch to AAS mode w ...

Shift-Lock Override
If the selector lever will not move from P using the proper shift procedure, continue to hold down the brake pedal. Remove the shift-lock override cover using a cloth-wrapped flat head screw ...

Other materials:

Parking Brake Lever 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 in the order indicated in the table. 3. Install in the reverse order of removal. 4. After installation, inspect the parking brake le ...

Oil Cooler Flushing [FS5 A EL]
NOTE: If the automatic transaxle is replaced, flush and inspect the oil cooler. When replacing the automatic transaxle, inspect the oil cooler together with flushing it using the following procedures, and with the oil cooler hose removed. 1. Disconnect the oil hose. 2. Set ...

Cargo Compartment Light Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 2. Insert a tape-wrapped fastener remover into the service hole and pry with the screwdriver in the direction shown by the arrow to remove the cargo compartment light. 3. Disconnect the connector. 4. Remove the cargo compartment light. 5 ...

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