Driving
Y
our Mazda
5-21
WARNING
Shifting From P (Park) with
Shift-Lock Override:
If you need to shift out of P (Park)
by using the alternate procedure
described here, it is possible that a
fuse has blown or the vehicle’s
brake lamps may not be operating
properly. Refer to the In Case of
Emergency
section for information
on checking and replacing fuses.
Do not drive your vehicle until you
verify that the brake lights are
working.
t R (Reverse)
In the R (Reverse) position, the vehicle
will
move backward. Y
ou should always
come to a complete stop before shift-
ing into or out of R (Reverse), except
as explained under Rocking the Vehicle
(page 4-14).
t N (Neutral)
In
N (Neutral), the wheels and transmis
-
sion
are not locked. The vehicle will roll
freely
even on the slightest incline unless
the
parking brake or brakes are engaged.
WARNING
Shifting From N (Neutral) or
P (Park):
It’s
dangerous to shift
from N (Neu
-
tral)
or P (Park) into a driving gear
when the engine is running faster
than
idle. If this is done, the
vehicle
could move suddenly, causing an
accident or serious injury. If the
engine is running faster than idle,
don’t shift from N (Neutral) or P
(Park) into a driving gear.
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