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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:

Oil Seal (Differential) Replacement [G35 M R]
1. On level ground, jack up the vehicle and support it evenly on safety stands. 2. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2.. 3. Drain the oil from the transaxle.. 4. Remove the front splash shield.. 5. Separate the drive shaft and joint shaft from the transaxle.. 6. Remove the oil seals u ...

Ignition Switch Inspection [Without Advanced Keyless Entry And Push Button Start System]
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 2. Remove the column cover.. 3. Remove the ignition switch.. 4. Verify that the continuity between the ignition switch terminals is as indicated in the table. If not as indicated in the table, replace the ignition switch. ...

Accessory Socket Inspection
Front 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 2. Remove the upper panel.. 3. Remove the shift lever knob. (MTX). 4. Remove the selector lever knob. (ATX). 5. Remove the shift panel. 6. Remove the accessory socket (front). 7. Connect a tester as shown in the figure and verify that the ...

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