Automatic Transaxle Controls - Mazda 2002 Protege Owner's Manual

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CAUTION
• Keep your foot off the clutch pedal
except when shifting gears. Also,
don't use the clutch to hold the
vehicle on an upgrade. This will
avoid needless clutch wear and
damage.
• Make sure the vehicle comes to a
complete stop before shifting to
reverse.
Shifting to reverse while the vehicle
is still moving may damage the
transaxle.
NOTE
If shifting to reverse is difficult, shift
into neutral, release the clutch pedal,
and try again.
Form No. 8Q36-EA-01F
Starting and Driving
Automatic Transaxle
Controls
Lock-release button
To prevent unsafe
shifting
Overdrive button
For gear selection with either
a three-speed or four-speed
transaxle
Shift pattern indicator
Shows shift lever
position
Various Lockouts:
Indicates that you must depress the
brake pedal and hold in the lock-release
button to shift (The ignition switch must
be in the ACC or ON position).
Indicates the shift lever can be shifted
freely into any position.
Indicates that you must hold in the lock-
release button to shift.
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