Driving Your Mazda
Starting and Driving
wTransaxle Ranges
N (Neutral)
In N, the wheels and transaxle are not
locked. The vehicle will roll freely even
on the slightest incline unless the parking
brake or brakes are on.
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
WARNING
Shifting from N or P:
It’s dangerous to shift from N or P
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 or P into a driving gear.
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.
Shifting into N while Driving:
Shifting into N while driving is
dangerous. Engine braking cannot be
applied when decelerating which
could lead to an accident or serious
injury. Do not shift into N when
driving the vehicle.
CAUTION
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Shifting into P, N or R while the
vehicle is moving can damage your
transaxle.
Shifting into a driving gear or
reverse when the engine is running
faster than idle can damage the
transaxle.
CAUTION
Do not shift into N when driving the
vehicle. Doing so can cause transaxle
damage.
R (Reverse)
D (Drive)
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 4-9).
D is the normal driving position. From a
stop, the transaxle will automatically shift
through a 4-gear sequence.
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| Categories | Mazda 3 Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2004 |
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