Automatic Transmission Controls - Mazda mx5 Owner's Manual

Automatic Transmission Controls

Lock-release button
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).
Indicates the selector lever can be shifted freely into any position.
Indicates that you must hold in the lock-release button to shift.
NOTE
The Sport AT has an option that is not included in the traditional automatic transmission
that gives the driver the option of selecting each gear instead of leaving it to the
transmission to shift gears. Even if you intend to use the automatic transmission functions
as a traditional automatic, you should also be aware that you can inadvertently shift
into manual shift mode and an inappropriate gear may be retained as the vehicle speed
increases. If you notice the engine speed going higher or hear the engine racing, confi rm
you have not accidentally slipped into manual shift mode (page 4-45 ).
When Driving
Transmission
4–41