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Emergency Override Button 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 LOCK position.
  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. Remove the panel cover using a screwdriver as shown in the figure.
  5. Insert the screwdriver into the emergency override hole and push it down. Verify that the selector lever can be shifted from the P position.
    Fig 1: Locating Emergency Override button
    G00974962Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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