Mazda CX-3: Automatic Transaxle / Shift-Lock System

Mazda CX-3 (2015-2025) Owner's Manual / 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.

    Mazda CX-3. Shift-Lock System

  3. Press and hold the lock-release button.
  4. Move the selector lever.

Take the vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the system checked.

    Automatic Transaxle Controls

    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)...

    Transaxle Ranges

    The shift position indication in the instrument cluster illuminates. Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights. The selector lever must be in P or N position to operate the starter...

    Other information:

    Mazda CX-3 (2015-2025) Owner's Manual: Indicator Lights


    These lights turn on or flash to notify the user of the system operation status or a system malfunction. *1 The light turns on when the ignition is switched on for an operation check, and turns off a few seconds later or when the engine is started...

    Mazda CX-3 (2015-2025) Owner's Manual: Operational Range


    The system operates only when the driver is in the vehicle or within operational range while the key is being carried. NOTE When the battery power is low, or in places where there are high-intensity radio waves or noise, the operational range may become narrower or the system may not operate...

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    Be sure to look over your shoulder before changing lanes:

    Changing lanes without taking into account the actual distance of the vehicle in the convex mirror is dangerous. You could have a serious accident. What you see in the convex mirror is closer than it appears.

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    Flat type (driver's side)

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