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:
Audio Control Switch Operation
Without Bluetooth ® Hands-Free
With Bluetooth ® Hands-Free
Adjusting the Volume
To increase the volume, press up the
volume switch ( +).
To decrease the volume, press down the
volume switch ( -).
Seek Switch
AM/FM radio
Press the seek switch ( ,
). The radio
switches to t ...
Fan Switch Inspection [Manual Air Conditioner]
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Upper panel.
b. Shift lever knob (MTX).
c. Selector lever knob (ATX).
d. Shift panel.
e. Side wall.
f. Console.
g. Front scuff plate.
h. Front side trim.
i. Dashboard under cover.
j. Glove compartment. ...
Front Combination Light Bracket Replacement
NOTE:
Verify that the front combination light is not damaged before using the repair
bracket for installation when the original brackets are damaged. If the front
combination light component is damaged, replace the light as a single unit.
1. Cut off the front combination light br ...
