Mazda 2006 MX-5 Service Highlights page 284

REVERSE LOCKOUT MECHANISM FUNCTION [M15M-D]
• The reverse lockout mechanism prevents the driver from accidentally shifting into reverse gear when
downshifting from 5th to 4th gear.
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REVERSE LOCKOUT MECHANISM CONSTRUCTION/OPERATION [M15M-D]
• A cam-type reverse lockout mechanism is adopted to ensure reliability.
• A cam, which is installed to the shift guide plate in the shift control case, restricts the selector movement to
prevent the driver from miss shifting.
• When shifting into reverse, by shifting the selector back into the neutral position once and then shifting to the
5th/reverse direction, the selector pushes the cam outward to release the shifting restriction, and shifting into
reverse is made possible.
Shift guide component operation
SHIFTING DIRECTLY FROM 5TH INTO REVERSE
RESTRICTS MOVEMENT
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MANUAL TRANSMISSION [M15M-D]
REVERSE
NEUTRAL
5TH
SELECTOR
SHIFTING INTO REVERSE AFTER SHIFTING INTO NEUTRAL
RESTRICTION RELEASED
SELECTOR
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REVERSE
4TH
NEUTRAL
3RD
5TH
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