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

Mazda CX-3 (2015-2025) 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:

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