Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 2009 Manual page 422

2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transaxle Shift Mechanism - Mazda CX-9
3. Verify that the selector lever cannot be shifted from the P position without depressing the brake pedal.
4. Depress the brake pedal and verify that the selector lever cannot be shifted from the P position.
If there is any malfunction, inspect the interlock cable. (See INTERLOCK CABLE
INSPECTION.)
KEY INTERLOCK INSPECTION
1. Verify that the ignition key cannot be pulled out except in the P position.
If there is any malfunction, inspect the interlock cable. (See INTERLOCK CABLE
INSPECTION.)
INTERLOCK CABLE INSPECTION
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. (Engine off)
2. Remove the clip of the selector lever base plate, then remove the interlock cable from the U-groove.
3. Remove the interlock cable from the selector lever.
Fig. 2: Identifying Clip Of Selector Lever Base Plate And Interlock Cable
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
4. Verify that the interlock cable moves freely with the brake pedal depressed.
If there is any malfunction, inspect the interlock cable for abnormal winding. If any abnormal
winding found, correct it.
If the malfunction persists after correcting the interlock cable winding, replace it.
2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring