Safety

Side curtain airbags and seat-mounted side-impact airbags are standard in all Mazda6 models, as are antilock brakes and traction control.

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    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 ...

    Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
    Important consumer information including warranties and add-on equipment. ...

    Driving Impressions
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