Shift-Lock System; Transaxle Ranges; Shift-Lock Override; P (Park) - Mazda CX-8 Manual

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When Driving
Automatic Transaxle

Shift-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. Press and hold the lock-release button.
4. Move the selector lever.
NOTE
When the ignition is switched to ACC or
the ignition is switched off, the selector
lever cannot be shifted from P position.
The ignition cannot be switched to OFF
if the selector lever is not in P position.

▼ Shift-Lock Override

If the selector lever will not move from P
using the proper shift procedure, continue
to hold down the brake pedal.
1. Remove the shift-lock override cover
using a cloth-wrapped flat head
screwdriver.
2. Insert a screwdriver and push it down.
Lock-release button
3. Press and hold the lock-release button.
4. Move the selector lever.
Take the vehicle to an expert repairer, we
recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer to have the system checked.
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P (Park)

P locks the transaxle and prevents the
front wheels from rotating.
Always set the selector lever to P position
and set the parking brake:
Only setting the selector lever to the P
position without using the parking brake to
hold the vehicle is dangerous. If P fails to
hold, the vehicle could move and cause an
accident.
Shifting into P, N or R while the vehicle is
Shifting into a driving gear or reverse
Cover
R (Reverse)
In position R, the vehicle moves only
backward. You must be at a complete stop
before shifting to or from R, except under
rare circumstances as explained in
Rocking the Vehicle (page 3-37).

Transaxle Ranges

The shift position indication in the
instrument cluster illuminates.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on
page 4-34.
The selector lever must be in P or N
position to operate the starter.
WARNING
CAUTION
moving can damage your transaxle.
when the engine is running faster than
idle can damage the transaxle.
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