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:
Inspecting Coolant Level
WARNING
Do not use a match or live flame in the
engine compartment. DO NOT ADD
COOLANT WHEN THE ENGINE IS HOT: A hot engine is dangerous. If the engine has
been running, parts of the engine
compartment can become very hot...
You can shift gears up by operating the
selector lever or the steering shift
switches*.
M1 → M2 → M3 → M4 → M5 → M6
Using selector lever
To shift up to a higher gear, tap the
selector lever back once.
Using steering shift switch*
To shift up to a higher gear with the
steering shift switches, pull the UP switch
toward you once with your
fingers...
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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