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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 ...

New for 2012
The Mazda5 has been fully redesigned for 2012. It features all-new exterior styling, a new interior design and a larger four-cylinder engine that makes more power and torque than its predecessor. ...

How the Air Bags Work
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 ...