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Shift-Lock Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda 3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position (engine off).
  2. Verify that the selector lever is in the P position.
  3. Without the brake pedal depressed, verify that the selector lever cannot be shifted from the P position.
  4. Depress the brake pedal and verify that the selector lever can be shifted from the P position.
    Fig 1: Shift Lock Inspection
    G00974960Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.