Mazda 3 Manual page 174

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Driving Your Mazda
Starting and Driving
(MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo)
Gear Vehicle speed
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)
(MZR 2.5)
Gear Vehicle speed
M1 to M2 24 km/h (15 mph)
M2 to M3 43 km/h (27 mph)
M3 to M4 56 km/h (35 mph)
M4 to M5 73 km/h (45 mph)
M5 to M6 90 km/h (56 mph)
For cruising
(MZR 2.0)
Gear Vehicle speed
M1 to M2 18 km/h (11 mph)
M2 to M3 29 km/h (18 mph)
M3 to M4 47 km/h (29 mph)
M4 to M5 68 km/h (42 mph)
(SKYACTIV-G 2.0)
Gear Vehicle speed
M1 to M2 13 km/h (8 mph)
M2 to M3 29 km/h (18 mph)
M3 to M4 49 km/h (30 mph)
M4 to M5 63 km/h (39 mph)
M5 to M6 70 km/h (43 mph)
(MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo)
Gear Vehicle speed
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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(MZR 2.5)
Gear Vehicle speed
M1 to M2 16 km/h (10 mph)
M2 to M3 32 km/h (20 mph)
M3 to M4 49 km/h (30 mph)
M4 to M5 60 km/h (37 mph)
M5 to M6 71 km/h (44 mph)
Downshifting
When you must slow down in heavy
traffic or on a steep upgrade, downshift
before the engine starts to overwork. This
reduces the chance of stalling and gives
better acceleration when you need more
speed.
On a steep downgrade, downshifting
helps maintain safe speed and prolongs
brake life.