Mazda CX-3: Automatic Transaxle / Shift-Lock System
The shift-lock system prevents shifting out
of P unless the brake pedal is depressed.
To shift from P:
- Depress and hold the brake pedal.
- Start the engine.
- Press and hold the lock-release button.
- Move the selector lever.
NOTE
When the ignition is switched to ACC or
the ignition is switched off, the selector
lever cannot be shifted from P position.
The ignition cannot be switched to OFF
if the selector lever is not in P position.
Shift-Lock Override
If the selector lever will not move from P
using the proper shift procedure, continue
to hold down the brake pedal.
- Remove the shift-lock override cover
using a cloth-wrapped flat head
screwdriver.
- Insert a screwdriver and push it down.

- Press and hold the lock-release button.
- Move the selector lever.
Take the vehicle to an Authorized Mazda
Dealer to have the system checked.
Various Lockouts:
- Indicates that you must
depress the brake pedal and hold in the lock-release
button to shift (The ignition must be switched ON)...
The shift position indication in the
instrument cluster illuminates.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights.
The selector lever must be in P or N
position to operate the starter...
Other information:
If voice recognition learning has already
been done.
Press the pick-up button or talk button
with a short press.
Say: [Beep] “Voice training”
Prompt: “Enrollment is enabled/
disabled. Would you like to disable/
enable or retrain?”
Say: [Beep] “Retrain”
Prompt: “This operation must be
performed in a quiet environment
while the vehicle is stopped...
For reasons of proper performance, safety,
and better fuel economy, always maintain
recommended tire inflation pressures and
stay within the recommended load limits
and weight distribution.
WARNING
Using Different Tire Types: Driving your vehicle with different
types of
tires is dangerous...
Categories
WARNING
Be sure to look over your shoulder before
changing lanes:
Changing lanes without taking into
account the actual distance of the vehicle
in the convex mirror is dangerous. You
could have a serious accident. What you
see in the convex mirror is closer than it
appears.
Mirror type
Flat type (driver's side)
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