Mazda CX-3: Manual Transaxle Operation / Gear Shift Indicator (GSI)
The GSI supports you to obtain optimum
fuel economy and smooth driving. It
displays the selected gear position in the
instrument cluster as well as notifies the
driver to change to the most suitable gear
position corresponding to the actual
driving condition.


CAUTION
Do not rely solely on the shift-up/
shift-down recommendations by
indications. The actual driving situation
might require shift operations different
from indication. To avoid the risk of
accidents, the road and traffic conditions
have to be judged correctly by the driver
before shifting.
NOTE
The GSI turns off when the following
operations are performed.
- The vehicle is stopped.
- The vehicle is put in neutral.
- The vehicle is driven in reverse.
- The clutch is not fully engaged when
accelerating from a stop.
- The clutch pedal remains depressed for
2 seconds or longer while driving.
Manual Transaxle Shift Pattern
The shift pattern of the transaxle is
conventional, as shown.
Depress the clutch pedal all the way down
while shifting; then release it slowly...
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...
Other information:
An armed system can be turned off using
any one of the following methods:
Pressing the unlock button on the
transmitter.
Starting the engine with the push button
start.
(With the advanced keyless function)
Pressing a request switch on the doors...
Introduction
Be careful not to hurt yourself when inspecting your vehicle, replacing a
tire, or doing some
kind of maintenance such as car washing. In particular, wear thick work gloves
such as
cotton gloves when touching areas that are difficult to see while inspecting or
working on
your vehicle...
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NOTE
The headlights turn on/off by operating
the transmitter. Refer to Leaving Home
Light.
(With theft-deterrent system)
The hazard
warning lights flash when
the theft-deterrent system is armed or
turned off.
Refer to Theft-Deterrent System.
(With the advanced keyless function)
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