Mazda 2005 Miata MX-5 Owner's Manual page 104

MX-5 Miata_8T72-EA-04G_Edition1 Page104
Wednesday, June 9 2004 3:4 PM
Driving Your Mazda
Starting and Driving
4. Move the shift lever.
NOTE
When the ignition switch is in the
l
ACC or LOCK position, the shift
lever cannot be shifted from P.
If the brake is pumped with the shift
l
lever in P, a chattering near the shift
lever may be heard. This does not
indicate an abnormality.
To be sure the vehicle is in park, the
l
ignition key cannot be removed
unless the shift lever is in P.
qShift-Lock Override
If the shift lever won't move from P using
the proper shift procedure, continue to
hold down the pedal.
1. Remove the shift-lock override cover
with a screwdriver.
2. Insert a screwdriver and push it down.
3. Push and hold the lock-release button.
4. Move the shift lever.
5. Take the vehicle to an Authorized
Mazda Dealer to have the system
checked.
5-12
Form No.8T72-EA-04G
Black plate (104,1)
qOverdrive
Overdrive operation
In D, the transmission automatically shifts
to overdrive, which improves fuel
economy and reduces noise.
To allow engine braking when going
down a steep grade, make sure the
overdrive button is in the off position.
Overdrive button
And for a smoother ride with less shifting,
don't use it when:
Going up a steep grade.
l
Driving in stop-and-go traffic.
l
Pulling heavy loads.
l
To turn off the overdrive, push the
button.
The transmission will then shift through a
3-gear sequence in D.
Shift patterns without overdrive:
D = 1st, 2nd, 3rd
2 = 2nd
1 = 1st
To turn it on, push the button again.
Shift patterns with overdrive:
D = 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th
2 = 2nd
1 = 1st
Shift lever