Mazda CX-3: Manual Transaxle Operation / Recommendations for Shifting

Mazda CX-3 (2015-2026) Owner's Manual / When Driving / Manual Transaxle Operation / Recommendations for Shifting

Upshifting

For normal acceleration, Mazda recommends these shift points:

Mazda CX-3. Recommendations for Shifting

For cruising, Mazda recommends these shift points:

Mazda CX-3. Recommendations for Shifting

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.

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...

Automatic Transaxle

Other information:

Mazda CX-3 (2015-2026) Owner's Manual: Schedule 2

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...

Mazda CX-3 (2015-2026) Owner's Manual: TCS OFF Switch

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...