Mazda CX-3: Automatic Transaxle / Shift-Lock System
The shift-lock system prevents shifting out
of P unless the brake pedal is depressed.
To shift from P:
- Depress and hold the brake pedal.
- Start the engine.
- Press and hold the lock-release button.
- 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.
- Remove the shift-lock override cover
using a cloth-wrapped flat head
screwdriver.
- Insert a screwdriver and push it down.

- Press and hold the lock-release button.
- Move the selector lever.
Take the vehicle to an Authorized Mazda
Dealer to have the system checked.
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)...
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:
NOTE
If the following occurs while driving, it could indicate a flat tire.
Steering becomes difficult.
The vehicle begins to vibrate excessively.
The vehicle pulls in one direction.
If you have a flat tire, drive slowly to a
level spot that is well off the road and out
of the way of traffic to change the tire...
Connect the iPhone® by inserting the Apple®-genuine connector cord to the USB
terminal
indicated by the mark.
Refer to How to connect USB port/Auxiliary jack.
NOTE
When you switch your iPhone® connection from Bluetooth® to the
vehicle's USB terminal,
the system switches to Apple CarPlay™...
Categories
WARNING
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.
Mirror type
Flat type (driver's side)
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