Safety
As well as improving passive safety technologies, Mazda focused on enhancing active safety equipment that supports the recognition and avoidance of hazards. Specifically, the cutting edge active safety technologies featured on the all-new Mazda 3 include ABS, Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD), Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) and Emergency Stop Signaling system(ESS) as standard equipments, and bi-xenon headlights with a pivoting adaptive front lighting system (option). New features include the Rear Vehicle Monitoring system (RVM), Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) and Heated Wind Shield (option). The new model's passive safety systems are comprehensive and include Mazda proprietary highly-rigid and safe vehicle body technology, the Mazda Advanced Impact-energy Distribution and Absorption System, as well as front seat active headrests and a complement of six airbags, placing the all-new Mazda 3 at the level of the top marks in collision safety testing around the world.
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Bottle Holder
Bottle holders are on the inside of the
front doors.
CAUTION:
Do not use the bottle holders for
containers without caps. The
contents may spill when the door is
opened or closed ...
Larger Dimensions, Larger Cabin
One of the big changes for the second-generation Mazda6 is that the U.S. gets
its own version that's been enlarged to meet the demands of the American market,
according to Mazda. Even though the U ...
Vehicle Overview
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the popular Ford Escape sport utility vehicle and the related Mazda Tribute.
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