2007 Mazda MAZDA3 Owner's Manual - Page 125

Mazda3_8V66-EA-06F_Edition2 Page124 Friday, May 26 2006 10:54 AM Black plate (124,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Ignition Switch qIgnition Switch Positions Automatic transaxle To turn the key from the ACC to the LOCK position, the shift lever must be in the P position. Shift lever engaged in P (park) LOCK The steering wheel locks to protect against theft. Only in this position can the key be removed. To turn the key from the ACC to the LOCK position, push the button when the key is at the ACC position, then turn the key to the LOCK position. WARNING Remove the key only when the vehicle is parked: Removing the key from the ignition switch while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Removing the key allows the steering wheel to lock. You will lose steering control and a serious accident could occur. Before leaving the driver's seat, always set the parking brake and make sure the shift lever is in P with an automatic transaxle or in 1 or R with a manual transaxle: Leaving the driver's seat without setting the parking brake and the shift lever is dangerous. Unexpected vehicle movement could occur. This could cause an accident. Button Push the button 5-2 Form No.8V66-EA-06F