Mazda MX-30 2022 - Shift-Lock System; Driving Tips

Shift-Lock System
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Shift-Lock System
The shift-lock system prevents shifting
out of P unless the brake pedal is
depressed.
1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
2. Press the power switch to start the
EV system.
3. Shift the selector lever while
pressing the selector lever button.
NOTE

When the power switch is switched
OFF or to ACC, or ON (EV system
o),
the selector lever cannot be
moved from the P position.

When canceling the shift-lock
system, switch the power switch ON
(EV system on) and shift the selector
lever with the brake pedal
depressed.

If the selector lever cannot be shifted
from the P position, the lead-acid
battery could be depleted.
Refer to Jump-Starting on page
7-12.
Driving Tips
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Driving Tips
When starting to drive the vehicle or
reversing the vehicle
WARNING
Do not shift the selector lever with the
accelerator pedal depressed when the
selector lever is in the P or N position:
Otherwise, the vehicle will suddenly
accelerate which could lead to an
accident. Shift the selector lever with
the brake pedal depressed.
1. Shift the selector lever with the
brake pedal depressed.

Forward: D

Reverse: R
2. Check the shift position indication
in the instrument cluster.
3. Release the parking brake.
4. Gradually release the brake pedal
and depress the accelerator pedal
to start driving the vehicle.
CAUTION
When visually checking at the rear of
the vehicle while reversing the vehicle,
your body twists around to the rear. Be
careful and make sure that the brake
pedal can be firmly depressed.
NOTE

When the shift position is in the R
position, the beep is activated to
notify the driver that the shift
position is in the R position.
When Driving
Selector Lever Position Functions
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