Mazda CX-3: Automatic Transaxle / Manual Shift Mode

Mazda CX-3 (2015-2026) Owner's Manual / When Driving / Automatic Transaxle / 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. To change to manual shift mode, shift the lever from D to M.

Mazda CX-3. Manual Shift Mode

NOTE

Changing to manual shift mode while driving will not damage the transaxle.

To return to automatic shift mode, shift the lever from M to D.

NOTE

If you change to manual shift mode when the vehicle is stopped, the gear will shift to M1.

If you change to manual shift mode without depressing the accelerator pedal when driving in D range, 5th gear/6th gear, the gear will shift to M4/M5.

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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...

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Categories

Speedometer

The speedometer indicates the speed of the vehicle.

NOTE

(Analog speedometer type)

If a few seconds have elapsed after switching the ignition off, the needle may deviate. However, this does not indicate a problem.

Speed Unit Selector (Digital Speedometer)(Some models)

In some countries, you may have to change the speed units between km/h and mph.

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