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Operating Inspection

  1. Verify that the engine starts only when the selector lever is in the P position or N position with the brake pedal depressed and that the engine does not start with the selector lever in other positions.
  2. Verify that the back-up lights turn on and the R position alarm sound is activated only when the selector lever is in the R position. In addition, verify that they do not operate in other positions.
  3. Shift the selector lever and verify that the shift position indication and selector lever position match.
Fig 1: Identifying Shift Position Indication In Instrument Cluster
G11279298Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.