New for 2011

An electronic stability system is now standard on all models. Beyond that, Mazda makes mostly minor changes to option packages after the 2010 redesign.

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    SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria
    This chart indicates the applicable SRS equipment that will deploy depending on the type of collision. (The illustrations are the representative cases of collisions.) X: The SRS air bag equipme ...

    Brake/Clutch Fluid
    Inspecting Brake/Clutch Fluid Level The brakes and clutch draw fluid from the same reservoir. Inspect the fluid level in the reservoir regularly. It should be kept at MAX. The level normally dr ...

    Exterior & Styling
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