2007 Mazda MAZDA3 Owner's Manual - Page 136

Mazda3_8V66-EA-06F_Edition2 Page135 Friday, May 26 2006 10:54 AM Black plate (135,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving M (Manual) M is the manual shift mode position. Gears can be shifted up or down by operating the shift lever. Refer to Manual Shift Mode (page 5-13). 2. Insert a screwdriver and push it down. qShift-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. Move the shift lever. NOTE l 3. Move the shift lever. 4. Take the vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the system checked. qManual Shift Mode This mode gives you the feel of driving a manual transaxle vehicle by operating the shift lever and allows you to control engine rpm and torque to the front wheels much like a manual transaxle when more control is desired. To change to manual shift mode, shift the lever from D to M. When the ignition switch is in the ACC or LOCK position, the shift lever cannot be shifted from P. To be sure the vehicle is in park, the ignition key cannot be removed unless the shift lever is in P. l qShift-Lock Override If the shift lever won't move from P using the proper shift procedure, continue to hold down the pedal. 1. Remove the shift-lock override cover with a screwdriver. To return to automatic shift mode, shift the lever from M to D. 5-13 Form No.8V66-EA-06F