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Warning, Automatic transaxle controls, Caution – Mazda 2005 6 SPORTS SEDAN User Manual

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Automatic Transaxle Controls

Indicates that you must depress the brake pedal to shift (The ignition
switch must be in the ACC or ON position).

Indicates the shift lever can be shifted freely into any position.

Various Lockouts:

qTransaxle Ranges

The shift lever must be in P or N to
operate the starter.

P (Park)

P locks the transaxle and prevents the
front wheels from rotating.

WARNING

Holding the Vehicle with P:
Only setting the shift 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. To hold
the vehicle, set the shift lever to P AND
set the parking brake.

CAUTION

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Shifting into P, N or R while the
vehicle is moving can damage your
transaxle.

l

Shifting into a driving gear or
reverse when the engine is running
faster than idle can damage the
transaxle.

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 4-8).

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