On nov 27 16 the following safety issue occurred to my auto. while driving about 20-25 mph in slow traffic my vehicle threw itself out of gear, the engine raced, after a couple of seconds it violently went back in gear. prior to this happening the transmission had locked up twice and the auto could not be moved. by turning the ignition on and off that lock-up was freed. during this same driving period the following malfunction lights illuminated intermittently; engine light, low tire pressure, air bag, traction control (repeatedly). the autos engine was missing intermittently running rough. operating conditions: ambient temp: 78f, no wind, dry roadway, no precipitation. i contacted manufacturers mazda assist, they requested towing, auto is now at the dealer in (wallace) in stuart, florida, i informed mazda assist that i considered the car unsafe to drive, as i am handicapped and the holiday traffic was totally jammed i was force to drive slowly home on the 20 mph fla turnpike.. *tr