Safety

Standard safety features include antilock brakes and side-impact airbags. Traction control and an electronic stability system are included in the optional Premium Package, which is available on Grand Touring trims. Many affordable cars, by comparison, now have standard stability systems. For a full list of safety features, check out the Standard Equipment & Specs page.

The Miata hasn't been crash-tested by the federal government or the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

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    Manual Transmission Operation
    Manual Transmission Shift Pattern The vehicle is equipped with either a 5- speed or 6-speed manual transmission. The shift pattern for each is shown above. Depress the clutch pedal all the way d ...

    Rear WindowWiper and Washer (5 Door)
    The ignition switch must be in the ON position. qRear WindowWiper Turn the wiper on by turning the rear wiper/washer switch. ON ― Normal. INT ― Intermittent. Rear WindowWasher To ...

    Battery
    WARNING: Wash hands after handling the battery and related accessories: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of Californi ...