2002 Mazda Protege Owner's Manual - Page 105

J39L(02MY).book Page 11 Thursday, November 1, 2001 10:49 AM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving M Shift-Lock System For your safety, the automatic transaxle has a shift-lock, which 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. Push and hold the lock-release button. 4. Move the shift lever. NOTE M Overdrive Overdrive operation In D, the transaxle automatically shifts to overdrive, which improves fuel economy and reduces noise. To allow engine braking when going down a steep grade, make sure the overdrive button is in the off position. • When the ignition switch is in the LOCK position, the transaxle 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. Overdrive button And for a smoother ride with less shifting, don't use it when: • Going up a steep grade. • Driving in stop-and-go traffic. • Pulling heavy loads. To turn off the overdrive, push the button. The transaxle will then shift through a three-gear sequence in D. Shift patterns without overdrive: D = 1st, 2nd, 3rd 2 = 2nd 1 = 1st To turn it on, push the button again. Shift patterns with overdrive: D = 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th 2 = 2nd 1 = 1st 5-11 Form No. 8Q36-EA-01F