2003 Mazda Protege Owner's Manual - Page 104

J39L_EA.book Page 9 Saturday, June 8, 2002 5:35 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Automatic Transaxle Controls Lock-release button To prevent unsafe shifting Overdrive button For gear selection with either a three-speed or four-speed transaxle CAUTION • Keep your foot off the clutch pedal except when shifting gears. Also, don't use the clutch to hold the vehicle on an upgrade. This will avoid needless clutch wear and damage. • Make sure the vehicle comes to a complete stop before shifting to reverse. Shifting to reverse while the vehicle is still moving may damage the transaxle. NOTE If shifting to reverse is difficult, shift into neutral, release the clutch pedal, and try again. Shift pattern indicator Shows shift lever position Various Lockouts: Indicates that you must depress the brake pedal and hold in the lock-release button to shift (The ignition switch must be in the ACC or ON position). Indicates the shift lever can be shifted freely into any position. Indicates that you must hold in the lockrelease button to shift. 5-9 Form No. 8Q94-EA-02G