Mazda CX-3: When Driving / Automatic Transaxle

Recommendations for Shifting

Upshifting For normal acceleration, Mazda recommends these shift points: For cruising, Mazda recommends these shift points: Downshifting When you must slow down in heavy traffic or on a steep upgrade, downshift before the engine starts to overwork...

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)...

Other information:

Mazda CX-3 (2015-2026) Owner's Manual: If a Warning Light Turns On or Flashes

If any warning light turns on/flashes, take appropriate action for each light. There is no problem if the light turns off, however if the light does not turn off or turns on/flashes again, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. (Vehicles with type B audio) The details for some warnings can be viewed on the center display...

Mazda CX-3 (2015-2026) Owner's Manual: Underbody Maintenance

Road chemicals and salt used for ice and snow removal and solvents used for dust control may collect on the underbody. If not removed, they will speed up rusting and deterioration of such underbody parts as fuel lines, frame, floor pan, and exhaust system, even though these parts may be coated with anti-corrosive material...