2016-2026 Mazda Mx-5 SUV When Driving -> Transmission Ranges User Manual
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When Driving  
Automatic Transmission  
Shift-Lock System  
Transmission Ranges  
The shift-lock system prevents shifting out  
of P unless the brake pedal is depressed.  
The shift position indication in the  
instrument cluster illuminates.  
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on  
page 4-27.  
The selector lever must be in P or N  
position to operate the starter.  
To shift from P:  
1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.  
2. Start the engine.  
3. Press and hold the lock-release button.  
4. Move the selector lever.  
P (Park)  
P locks the transmission and prevents the  
rear wheels from rotating.  
NOTE  
When the ignition is switched to ACC or  
the ignition is switched off, the selector  
lever cannot be shifted from P position.  
The ignition cannot be switched to OFF  
WARNING  
Always set the selector lever to P position  
and set the parking brake:  
if the selector lever is not in P position.  
Only setting the selector 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.  
Shift-Lock Override  
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If the selector lever will not move from P  
using the proper shift procedure, continue  
to hold down the brake pedal.  
1. Remove the shift-lock override cover  
using a cloth-wrapped flat head  
screwdriver.  
CAUTION  
2. Insert a screwdriver and push it down.  
Shifting into P, N or R while the vehicle is  
moving can damage your transmission.  
Shifting into a driving gear or reverse  
when the engine is running faster than  
idle can damage the transmission.  
Cover  
R (Reverse)  
In position R, the vehicle moves only  
backward. You must be at a complete stop  
before shifting to or from R, except under  
rare circumstances as explained in  
Rocking the Vehicle (page 3-53).  
3. Press and hold the lock-release button.  
4. Move the selector lever.  
Take the vehicle to an Authorized Mazda  
Dealer to have the system checked.  
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When Driving  
Automatic Transmission  
N (Neutral)  
M (Manual)  
In N, the wheels and transmission are not  
locked. The vehicle will roll freely even  
on the slightest incline unless the parking  
brake or brakes are on.  
M is the manual shift mode position.  
Gears can be shifted up or down by  
operating the selector lever. Refer to  
Manual Shift Mode on page 4-38.  
Shift Position Indication  
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WARNING  
If the engine is running faster than idle, do  
not shift from N or P into a driving gear:  
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 suddenly, causing an accident  
or serious injury.  
The selector position is indicated when the  
ignition is switched ON.  
Gear position indication  
In manual shift mode, the “M” of the shift  
position indication illuminates and the  
numeral for the selected gear is displayed.  
Do not shift into N when driving the  
vehicle:  
Shifting into N while driving is dangerous.  
Engine braking cannot be applied when  
decelerating which could lead to an  
accident or serious injury.  
Active Adaptive Shift (AAS)  
▼
Active Adaptive Shift (AAS)  
automatically controls the transmission  
shift points to best suit the road conditions  
and driver input. This improves driving  
feel. The transmission may switch to AAS  
mode when driving up and down slopes,  
cornering, driving at high elevations, or  
depressing the accelerator pedal quickly  
while the selector lever is in the D  
CAUTION  
Do not shift into N when driving the  
vehicle. Doing so can cause transmission  
damage.  
NOTE  
position. Depending on the road and  
driving conditions/vehicle operations, gear  
shifting could be delayed or not occur,  
however, this does not indicate a problem  
because the AAS mode will maintain the  
optimum gear position.  
Apply the parking brake or depress the  
brake pedal before moving the selector  
lever from N position to prevent the  
vehicle from moving unexpectedly.  
D (Drive)  
D is the normal driving position. From a  
stop, the transmission will automatically  
shift through a 6-gear sequence.  
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