Mazda MX-30 2020 - Page 199

The AUTO P (parking lock) function
If the following operations are performed with the selector lever switched to a
position other than P while the vehicle is stopped, the shift position changes to the P
position automatically.
x
The power switch is switched from ON to OFF.
x
The driver’s seat belt is unfastened and the driver’s door is opened.
NOTE
When the AUTO P (parking lock) function operates, only the shift position changes
to the P position automatically. The shift position indication in the instrument cluster
will dier from the selector lever position because the selector lever position does
not change. Check the shift position indication in the instrument cluster and shift the
selector lever to the P position.
Neutral hold mode (automatic car wash mode)
When in neutral hold mode (automatic car wash mode), a condition is maintained
for about 25 minutes in which the power switch is switched to ACC, the shift
position is in the N position, and the parking brake is released.
Use this mode when it is necessary to release the parking brake and change the shift
position to the N position, such as in an automatic car wash that moves the vehicle
by placing the front and rear tyres on one side of the vehicle on a belt conveyor.
Operating neutral hold mode (automatic car wash mode)
Perform any of the following operations when the selector lever is in the N position
with the power switch switched ON (EV system on).
Operation method 1
1. Press the power switch with the brake pedal depressed to start the EV system.
2. Release the parking brake.
3. Shift the selector lever to the N position.
4. Turn o the AUTOHOLD.
5. Press the Electric Parking Brake (EPB) switch continuously for 2 seconds or longer
(until a sound is activated).
6. Release the EPB switch and press the power switch within 5 seconds after the
sound was activated.
Operation method 2
1. Press the power switch with the brake pedal depressed to start the EV system.
2. Release the parking brake.
3. Shift the selector lever to the N position.
4. Turn
o
the AUTOHOLD.
5. Press the power switch with the EPB switch pressed and held while the brake
pedal is not depressed.
When Driving
Shift Control System
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