After Getting In
l Are all doors closed and locked?
- Is the seat adjusted properly?
- Are the inside and outside mirrors adjusted?
- Is everyone's seat belt fastened?
- Check all gauges.
- Check all warning lights when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position.
- Release the parking brake and make sure the brake warning light goes off.
Always be thoroughly familiar with your Mazda.
See also:
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 ...
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 ...
Introduction
Be extremely careful and prevent injury to yourself and others or damage to
your vehicle
when using this manual for inspection and maintenance.
If you're unsure about any procedure it describes, w ...