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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    Manual Type
    Manual Type Control Switches Temperature control dial This dial controls temperature. Turn it clockwise for hot and counterclockwise for cold. MAX-A/C position For quick cabin cooling, rota ...

    Lighting Control
    Headlights Type A (Without AUTO position) Turn the headlight switch to turn the headlights, other exterior lights and dashboard illumination on or off. NOTE: To prevent discharging the batte ...

    Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit:
    Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit: (1) Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs” on your vehicle's placard. (2) Determine the co ...