Shift indicator lights?

[rickprins]

So here's an odd question: Are the gear shift indicator letters supposed to be illuminated?

I've got a 2014 Touring with an auto trans. I looked down at the shift gate the other night and thought "shouldn't those letters light up?"

Are they illuminated, or am I just noticing now?

 

[SayNoToPistons]

They are illuminated when the parking or driving lights are on. Check the service manual to see instructions on how to access the connector for the light. It may be disconnected.

 

[rickprins]

That's what I thought! Thanks for the confirmation..

It's going to the dealer for an oil change on Thursday, so I'll let them fix the light.

 

[Capsfan84]

I knew I had seen this topic before, there may be some helpful info for you in here.

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123822565-Gear-shift-light

 

[rickprins]

It's the bulb. Had the dealer fix it while getting oil changed.