Driving Your Mazda

Explanation of instruments and controls.

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Ride & Handling
The Miata's low weight delivers ride and handling benefits, however. With less mass to keep in check when cornering, the suspension doesn't have to be as firm to limit body roll. This helps with r ...

Ignition Switch
Ignition Switch Positions LOCK The steering wheel locks to protect against theft. Only in this position can the key be removed. Manual transaxle To turn the key from the ACC to the LOCK pos ...

Under the Hood
The 2008 CX-9 is powered by a new 273-horsepower, 3.7-liter V-6 engine that drives a six-speed automatic transmission that has a clutchless-manual mode. Front- or all-wheel-drive versions are offe ...