Mazda CX-3: Manual Shift Mode / Indicators

Mazda CX-3 (2015-2026) Owner's Manual / When Driving / Automatic Transaxle / Manual Shift Mode / Indicators

Manual shift mode indication

In manual shift mode, the “M” of the shift position indication in the instrument panel illuminates.

Gear position indication

The numeral for the selected gear illuminates.

Type A

Mazda CX-3. Indicators

Type B

Mazda CX-3. Indicators

Type C

Mazda CX-3. Indicators

NOTE

  • If the gears cannot be shifted down when driving at higher speeds, the gear position indication will flash twice to signal that the gears cannot be shifted down (to protect the transaxle).
  • If the automatic transaxle fluid (ATF) temperature becomes too high, there is the possibility that the transaxle will switch to automatic shift mode, canceling manual shift mode and turning off the gear position indication illumination. This is a normal function to protect the AT. After the ATF temperature has decreased, the gear position indication illumination turns back on and driving in manual shift mode is restored.

    Manual Shift Mode

    The manual shift mode gives you the feel of driving a manual transaxle vehicle by allowing you to operate the selector lever manually. This allows you to control engine rpm and torque to the drive wheels much like a manual transaxle when more control is desired...

    Manually Shifting Up

    You can shift gears up by operating the selector lever or the steering shift switches*. M1 → M2 → M3 → M4 → M5 → M6 Using selector lever To shift up to a higher gear, tap the selector lever back once...

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    Anchor Bracket

    Anchor brackets for securing child-restraint systems are equipped in the vehicle. Locate each anchor position using the illustration.

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    Anchor bracket location

    Use the indicated anchor bracket locations when installing a child-restraint system equipped with a tether.

    Mazda CX-3. Anchor Bracket

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