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:
- Depress and hold the brake pedal.
- Start the engine.
- Press and hold the lock-release button.
- Move the selector lever.
NOTE
- When the ignition is switched to ACC or the ignition is switched off, the selector lever cannot be shifted from P.
- The ignition cannot be switched to OFF if the selector lever is not in P.
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:
Intake Manifold Vacuum Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
1. Disconnect the evaporative hose (purge solenoid valve side) and install the
vacuum gauge..
2. Verify that the intake air hoses are installed securely.
3. Warm up the engine.
4. Measure the intake manifold vacuum while idling (no load) using the vacuum
gauge.
If not within the sp ...
Power Outer Mirror Inspection
Mirror Glass Adjustment Motor
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the inner garnish..
3. Disconnect the power outer mirror connector.
4. Remove the front door trim..
5. Apply battery positive voltage and connect the ground to the power outer mirror
terminals and inspect t ...
Caliper (Rear) Disassembly/Assembly
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
1
Dust seal
(See Dust Seal Assembly Note.)
2
Bleeder cap
3
Bleeder screw
4
Caliper body
2. Assemble in the reverse orde ...
