Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Shift-Lock System
The shift-lock system prevents shifting out of P unless the brake pedal is depressed.
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.
NOTE
- When the ignition is switched to ACC or the ignition is switched off, the selector lever cannot be shifted from P.
- The ignition cannot be switched to OFF if the selector lever is not in P.
Automatic Transaxle Controls
Various Lockouts:
Indicates that you must depress the brake
pedal and hold in the lock-release button to shift (The ignition must be switched
ON).
Indicates the shift lever can be shifted ...
Shift-Lock Override
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 screwdriv ...
Other materials:
Mazda 6 Owners Manual: System wiring diagram
ABS (ABS/TCS)
DSC
FOREWORD
Before performing the steps in Symptom Troubleshooting, perform the
On-board Diagnostic Inspection. To check the DTC, follow the DTC Inspection
steps.
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Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Accessory Sockets
Only use genuine Mazda accessories or the equivalent requiring no greater than
120 W (DC 12 V, 10 A).
Front
The ignition must be switched to ACC or ON.
Center
The accessory sockets can be used regardless of whether the ignition is on or
off.
CAUTION
To prevent accessory socket damag ...