2002 Mazda Millenia Owner's Manual - Page 84

J76Y.book Page 10 Wednesday, March 27, 2002 5:04 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving M Shift-Lock Override If the shift lever won't move from P with the brake pedal depressed, continue to hold down the pedal. 1. Remove the shift-lock override cover with a screwdriver. 2. Insert a screwdriver and push it down. Hold button When the hold mode is on D (Drive) The transaxle is held in third. It automatically downshifts to a lower gear at a stop, however, and returns to third for smoother acceleration. S (Second) 3. Push and hold the lock-release button. 4. Move the shift lever. 5. Take the vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the system checked. The transaxle is held in second. Don't drive faster than 102km/h (63mph). L (Low) The transaxle is held in first. Don't drive faster than the speeds indicated in the following: 2.5 liter V6 DOHC Miller Cycle Engine V6 DOHC 46km/h (28mph) 56km/h (34mph) M Hold Mode The hold mode stops the automatic speedchange operation and has three positions: third (D), second (S), and first (L). Hold operation Use the hold mode when starting from a stop on slippery surfaces, when driving up steep inclines, and for braking assistance on downgrades. Push the hold button to activate the hold mode. Push it again to deactivate it. Shift-up patterns with hold mode on D-Hold S-Hold L-Hold 3rd (temporarily lowers gears for standing start) 2nd (fixed) 1st (fixed) 5-10 Form No. 8Q47-EA-01F