2004 Mazda MAZDA6 Owner's Manual - Page 108

J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 12 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving N (Neutral) In N, the wheels and transaxle are not locked. The vehicle will roll freely even on the slightest incline unless the parking brake or brakes are on. 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). WARNING Shifting from N or P: It's dangerous to shift from N or P into a driving gear when the engine is running faster than idle. If this is done, the vehicle could move suddenly, causing an accident or serious injury. If the engine is running faster than idle, don't shift from N or P into a driving gear. Shifting into N while Driving: Shifting into N while driving is dangerous. Engine braking cannot be applied when decelerating which could lead to an accident or serious injury. Do not shift into N when driving the vehicle. M Shift-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 • 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. CAUTION Do not shift into N when driving the vehicle. Doing so can cause transaxle damage. D (Drive) D is the normal driving position. From a stop, the transaxle will automatically shift through a 4-gear/5-gear* sequence. *3.0-liter engine model 5-12 Form No. 8S11-EA-03G