Exterior & Styling
If it weren't for its sliding rear doors, the Mazda5 would undoubtedly be considered a hatchback rather than a minivan. Mazda says sliding rear doors offer easier access to the second- and third-row seats, and are easy to open in tight parking spaces (not to mention less likely to ding other cars when they're thrown open by exuberant kids on a trip to the mall).
Though it retains the basic shape of a large minivan, the Mazda5 looks sporty nonetheless. It features a raked windshield; an aggressive front end that's been restyled for 2008 with a new grille, headlights and bumper; a tapered roofline; and standard 17-inch alloy wheels. There are also new taillights for 2008, but the additions don't markedly change the van's appearance (see a side-by-side comparison with the 2007 model).
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Ignition Switch
Auxiliary key (with advanced key)
NOTE:
When starting the engine using the advanced
key, refer to Starting the Engine.
When starting the engine with the
auxiliary key, perform the following
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Rear
1 Trunk lid.
2 Antenna.
3 Doors and keys.
4 Outside mirror.
5 Tires.
6 Light bulbs. ...
Engine Oil
NOTE.
Changing the engine oil should be done by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Recommended Oil
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil.
Oil container labels provide important
information.
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