When Driving; Automatic Transaxle- Page 167

2021 Mazda CX-3 Cx 3 Owners Manual

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When Driving
Interior Features
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
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Gear

Vehicle speed

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M1 to M2

24 km/h (15 mph)

M2 to M3

40 km/h (25 mph)

M3 to M4

65 km/h (40 mph)

M4 to M5

73 km/h (45 mph)

M5 to M6

81 km/h (50 mph)

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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.

When Driving

Automatic Transaxle

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