Mazda CX-3: When Driving / Automatic Transaxle

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...

Automatic Transaxle Controls

Various Lockouts: - Indicates that you must depress the brake pedal and hold in the lock-release button to shift (The ignition must be switched ON)...

Other information:

Mazda CX-3 (2015-2024) Owner's Manual: Hazardous Driving

WARNING Be extremely careful if it is necessary to downshift on slippery surfaces: Downshifting into lower gear while driving on slippery surfaces is dangerous. The sudden change in tire speed could cause the tires to skid. This could lead to loss of vehicle control and an accident...

Mazda CX-3 (2015-2024) Owner's Manual: Tilt/Slide Operation

The moonroof can be opened or closed electrically only when the ignition is switched ON. Before leaving the vehicle or washing your Mazda, make sure the moonroof is completely closed so that water does not get inside the cabin area. After washing your Mazda or after it rains, wipe the water off the moonroof before operating it to avoid water penetration which could cause rust and water damage to your headliner...