Mazda MX-5 - Manual (Page 165)

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M (Manual)
M is the manual shift mode position.
Gears can be shifted up or down by
operating the shift lever or steering shift
switches.
Refer to Manual Shift Mode (page 5-14).
qShift-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. Move the shift lever.
NOTE
l When the ignition switch is in the
LOCK position, the shift lever
cannot be shifted from P.
l To be sure the vehicle is in park, the
ignition key cannot be removed
unless the shift lever is in P.
l (With Advanced Key)
The ignition switch cannot be turned
from the ACC position to the LOCK
position when the shift lever is not in
P.
qManual Shift Mode
This mode gives you the feel of driving a
manual transmission vehicle by operating
the shift lever and allows you to control
engine rpm and torque to the rear wheels
much like a manual transmission when
more control is desired.
To change to manual shift mode, shift the
lever from D to M.
To return to automatic shift mode, shift
the lever from M to D.
NOTE
If you change to manual shift mode
when the vehicle is stopped, the gear
will shift to M1.
Indicators
Shift position indicator
In manual shift mode, the
“M” of the shift
position indicator in the instrument panel
illuminates.
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