Knowing Your Mazda

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

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Under the Hood
The 2.3-liter four-cylinder develops 156 horsepower (146 hp for PZEV-emissions-compliant models) while the 3.0-liter V-6 turns out 212 hp. Both engines can team with a five-speed manual transmissi ...

Vehicle Overview
Mazda's larger, more powerful replacements for the departed Protege sedan and Protege5 hatchback went on sale in the 2004 model year. Built on the same platform as the Volvo S40, the compact, fron ...

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 proc ...