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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:

A Pillar Trim Removal/Installation
1. Partially peel back the seaming welt. 2. Pull the upper end of the A-pillar trim in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and remove clip A and B. 3. Cut the lead wire connecting clip B and grommet using a nipper and pull out the A-pillar trim in the direction of the arrow sh ...

Parking Brake
CAUTION Driving with the parking brake on will cause excessive wear of the brake parts. NOTE For parking in snow, refer to Winter Driving regarding parking brake use. Setting the parking brake Depress the brake pedal and then firmly pull the parking brake lever fully upwar ...

Armrest
The rear armrest in the center of the rear seatback can be used (no occupant in the center seat) or placed upright. WARNING Never put your hands and fi ngers around the moving parts of the seat and armrest: Putting your hands and fi ngers around the moving parts of the s ...

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