Mazda CX-3: Manual Transaxle Operation / 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. This
reduces the chance of stalling and gives
better acceleration when you need more
speed.
On a steep downgrade, downshifting
helps maintain safe speed and prolongs
brake life.
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...
Other information:
Chart symbols:
I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, fill up, or replace if
necessary.
R: Replace
L: Lubricate
C: Clean
T: Tighten
D: Drain
Remarks:
*1 Use of FL-22 is recommended when replacing engine coolant. Using engine
coolant other than FL-22 may
cause serious damage to the engine and cooling system...
Press the TCS OFF switch to turn off the
TCS. The TCS OFF indicator light in the
instrument cluster will illuminate.
Press the switch again to turn the TCS
back on. The TCS OFF indicator light will
turn off.
NOTE
When TCS is on and you attempt to free
the vehicle when it is stuck, or drive it
out of freshly fallen snow, the TCS (part
of the DSC system) will activate...
Categories
Opening the liftgate with Electric liftgate opener
Unlock the doors and liftgate, then press
the electric liftgate opener on the liftgate and raise the liftgate when the
latch
releases.

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