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.
![Mazda CX-3. Gear Shift Indicator (GSI)](images/gear_shift_indicator_gsi_-136/1/mazda_cx_3__gear_shift_indicator_gsi__182.gif)
![Mazda CX-3. Gear Shift Indicator (GSI)](images/gear_shift_indicator_gsi_-136/1/mazda_cx_3__gear_shift_indicator_gsi__183.jpg)
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:
Set the mode selector dial to the
position.
Set the temperature control dial to the
cold position.
Set the fan control dial to the desired
speed.
Turn on the air conditioner by pressing
the A/C switch.
After cooling begins, adjust the fan
control dial and temperature control
dial as needed to maintain maximum
comfort...
If your vehicle has Mazda optional
antitheft wheel lug nuts, each wheel will
have one locking lug nut that locks the
wheel and tire, and you must use a special
key to unlock the locking lug nut. This key
is stored in the glove compartment.
Register the key and lug nuts with the lock
manufacturer by filling out the card
provided in the glove compartment and
mailing it in the accompanying envelope...
Categories
![Mazda CX-3. Transmitter](images/books/1/mazda_cx_3__transmitter_100.gif)
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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