Ride & Handling

The Mazda5's steering response is designed to engage the driver. A turn of the wheel delivers a quick change of direction, and there's a fair amount of feedback. The suspension is on the firm side, but it provides a tolerable ride even on the broken pavement that's prevalent near Cars.com's Chicago headquarters.

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    Bottle Holder
    Bottle holders are on the inside of the doors. CAUTION: Do not use the bottle holders for containers without caps. The contents may spill when the door is opened or closed. ...

    Information Display
    Information Display Functions The information display has the following functions: - Clock. - Ambient Temperature Display (Outside Temperature Display). - Climate Control Display (Fully Automati ...

    Body Lubrication
    All moving points of the body, such as door and hood hinges and locks, should be lubricated each time the engine oil is changed. Use a nonfreezing lubricant on locks during cold weather. Make sur ...