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Driving Impressions
The easy-to-drive Mazda3 handles more adeptly than most rivals. The automatic transmission delivers quick, smooth responses. Performance with the larger engine falls short of some sporty compacts, ...

How the Air BagsWork
How the Front Air BagsWork When air bag crash sensors detect a frontal impact of greater than moderate force, an electrical current is sent to the inflators. Gases are produced to inflate the fro ...

Cruise Control
* Some models. With cruise control, you can set and automatically maintain any speed of more than about 30 km/h (19 mph). WARNING. Do not use the cruise control under the following conditions: ...