Mazda CX-3: Manual Shift Mode / Manually Shifting Up
You can shift gears up by operating the
selector lever or the steering shift
switches*.
M1 → M2 → M3 → M4 → M5 → M6
Using selector lever
To shift up to a higher gear, tap the
selector lever back once.

Using steering shift switch*
To shift up to a higher gear with the
steering shift switches, pull the UP switch
toward you once with your
fingers.

WARNING
Keep your hands on the steering wheel rim
when using fingers on the steering shift
switches: Putting your hands inside the rim of the
steering wheel when using the steering
shift switches is dangerous. If the driver's
air bag were to deploy in a collision, your
hands could be impacted causing injury.
NOTE
- When driving slowly, the gears may not
shift up.
- Do not drive the vehicle with the
tachometer needle in the RED ZONE
while in manual shift mode. In addition,
manual shift mode switches to automatic
shift mode while the accelerator pedal is
completely depressed.
This function is canceled while the TCS
is turned off. However, if the vehicle is
continuously driven at a high rpm, the
gears may automatically shift up to
protect the engine.
- The steering shift switch can be used
temporarily even if the selector lever is
in the D position while driving. In
addition, it returns to automatic shift
mode when the UP switch
is
pulled rearward for a sufficient amount
of time.
Manual shift mode indication
In manual shift mode, the “M” of the shift
position indication in the instrument panel
illuminates.
Gear position indication
The numeral for the selected gear
illuminates...
You can shift gears down by operating the
selector lever or the steering shift
switches*.
M6 → M5 → M4 → M3 → M2→ M1
Using selector lever
To shift down to a lower gear, tap the
selector lever forward once...
Other information:
The manual shift mode gives you the feel
of driving a manual transaxle vehicle by
allowing you to operate the selector lever
manually. This allows you to control
engine rpm and torque to the drive wheels
much like a manual transaxle when more
control is desired...
U.S.A., Canada, and Puerto Rico
Use SAE 0W-20 engine oil.
Mazda Genuine Oil is used in your Mazda
vehicle. Mazda Genuine 0W-20 Oil is
required to achieve optimum fuel
economy.
For maintenance service, Mazda
recommends Mazda Genuine Parts and
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NOTE
The headlights turn on/off by operating
the transmitter. Refer to Leaving Home
Light.
(With theft-deterrent system)
The hazard
warning lights flash when
the theft-deterrent system is armed or
turned off.
Refer to Theft-Deterrent System.
(With the advanced keyless function)
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