Knowing Your Mazda

Explanation of basic operations and controls; opening/closing and adjustment of various parts.

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Driving Sideways and Other Assets
As always, the MX-5 has rear-wheel drive with excellent front/rear weight distribution. At roughly 52/48 (51/49 with the hardtop), its bias is toward slight understeer, which keeps things safe. An ...

Power Windows
The ignition switch must be in the ON position for the power windows to operate. WARNING: Make sure the opening is clear before closing a window: Closing power windows are dangerous. A person's ...

Rocking the Vehicle
WARNING: Do not spin the wheels at more than 56 km/h (35 mph), and do not allow anyone to stand behind a wheel when pushing the vehicle: When the vehicle is stuck, spinning the wheels at high sp ...