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.
- Turn the ignition switch to the ON position (engine off).
- Verify that the selector lever is in the P position.
- Without the brake pedal depressed, verify that the selector lever cannot be shifted from the P position.
- Depress the brake pedal and verify that the selector lever can be shifted from the P position.
- If there is any malfunction, inspect the selector lever component. (See SELECTOR LEVER COMPONENT INSPECTION .)