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: Replacing Windshield Wiper Blades

When the wipers no longer clean well, the blades are probably worn or cracked. Replace them. CAUTION To prevent damage to the wiper arms and other components, do not try to sweep the wiper arm by hand. NOTE When raising both windshield wiper arms, raise the driver's side wiper arm first...

Mazda CX-3 (2015-2024) Owner's Manual: Opening and Closing the Liftgate

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. NOTE (With the advanced keyless function) A locked liftgate can also be opened while the key is being carried...