Mazda CX-3: Manual Shift Mode / Recommendations for Shifting

Mazda CX-3 (2015-2025) Owner's Manual / When Driving / Automatic Transaxle / Manual Shift Mode / Recommendations for Shifting

Upshifting

For normal acceleration and cruising, Mazda recommends these shift points:

Mazda CX-3. Recommendations for Shifting

*1 Always observe local speed limit regulations.

Downshifting

When you must slow down in heavy traffic or on a steep upgrade, downshift before the engine starts to overwork. This gives better acceleration when you need more speed.

On a steep downgrade, downshifting helps maintain safe speed and prolongs brake life.

Shift Gear (Shifting) Speed Limit

For each gear position while in the manual mode, the speed limit is set as follows: When the selector lever is operated within the range of the speed limit, the gear is shifted...

Direct Mode (Some models)

Direct mode can be used for temporarily switching gears by operating the steering shift switch while the vehicle is being driven with the selector lever in the D position...

Other information:

Mazda CX-3 (2015-2025) Owner's Manual: Accessory Socket

Only use genuine Mazda accessories or the equivalent requiring no greater than 120 W (DC 12 V, 10 A). The ignition must be switched to ACC or ON. CAUTION To prevent accessory socket damage or electrical failure, pay attention to the following: Do not use accessories that require more than 120 W (DC 12 V, 10 A)...

Mazda CX-3 (2015-2025) Owner's Manual: Driving Position Memory (Some models)

The desired driving position can be called up after programming the position. The following driving positions can be programmed. Driver’s seat position (seat slide, height adjustment, front edge of seat bottom, seat recline) Refer to Adjusting the Driver's Seat...