Mazda 3 2018, Owner'S Manual

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Automatic Transaxle Controls
Lock-release b u tton
Indicates the selector lever can be shifted freely into any position.
Indicates that yo u m u st hold in the lock-release b u tton to shift.
Indicates that yo u m u st depress the brake pedal and hold in the lock-release
b u tton to shift (The i g nition m u st be switched ON).
Variou s Lockout s :
NOTE
The Sport AT has an option that is not included in the traditional automatic transaxle that
gives the driver the option of selecting each gear instead of leaving it to the transaxle to
shift gears. Even if you intend to use the automatic transaxle functions as a traditional
automatic, you should also be aware that you can inadvertently shift into manual shift mode
and an inappropriate gear may be retained as the vehicle speed increases. If you notice the
engine speed going higher or hear the engine racing, confirm you have not accidentally
slipped into manual shift mode (page 4-35).
When Driving
Automatic Transaxle
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