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Driving Your Mazda
Starting and Driving
wTransaxle Ranges
WARNING
The shift lever must be in P or N to
operate the starter.
Shifting from N or P:
P (Park)
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
P locks the transaxle and prevents the
front wheels from rotating.
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.
WARNING
Holding the Vehicle with P:
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
D (Drive)
D is the normal driving position. From a
stop, the transaxle will automatically shift
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•
Shifting into P, N or R while the
vehicle is moving can damage your
transaxle.
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through a 4-gear/5-gear sequence.
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3.0-liter
engine model
Shifting into a driving gear or
reverse when the engine is running
faster than idle can damage the
transaxle.
M (Manual)
M is the manual shift mode position.
Gears can be shifted up or down by
tapping the shift lever back or forward
from this position.
R (Reverse)
In position R, the vehicle moves only
backward. You must be at a complete stop
before shifting to or from R, except as
explained under Rocking the Vehicle
(page 4-7).
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.
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Form No. 8R29-EA-02I
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| Model Year | 2003 |
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