Mazda 2008 MX-5 Miata Owner's Manual page 162

MX-5_8X49-EA-07F_Edition2 Page162
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Driving Your Mazda
Starting and Driving
qShift-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
l
position, the shift lever cannot be shifted
from P.
To be sure the vehicle is in park, the
l
ignition key cannot be removed unless the
shift lever is in P.
(With Advanced Key)
l
The ignition switch cannot be turned from
the ACC position to the LOCK position
when the shift lever is not in P.
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Form No.8X49-EA-07F
Black plate (162,1)
qManual Shift Mode
This mode gives you the feel of driving a
manual transmission vehicle by operating
the shift lever and allows you to control
engine rpm and torque to the rear wheels
much like a manual transmission when
more control is desired.
To change to manual shift mode, shift the
lever from D to M.
To return to automatic shift mode, shift
the lever from M to D.
NOTE
If you change to manual shift mode when the
vehicle is stopped, the gear will shift to M1.
Indicators
Shift position indicator
In manual shift mode, the M of the shift
position indicator in the instrument panel
illuminates.