After Getting In
- Are all doors closed and locked?
- Is the seat adjusted properly?
- Are the inside and outside mirrors adjusted?
- Is the steering wheel adjusted properly?
- Is each occupant's seat belt fastened?
- Check all gauges.
- Check all warning lights when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position.
- Release the parking brake and make sure the brake warning light goes off.
Always be thoroughly familiar with your Mazda.
See also:
Cell Phones Warning
WARNING.
Please comply with the legal regulations concerning the use of communication
equipment in vehicles in your State or Province:
Use of any electrical devices such as cell phones, computers, ...
Going & Stopping
All Mazda5s have a 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 153 horsepower
and 148 pounds-feet of torque. It's a smooth-revving unit that's strong enough
for its purposes, but it doesn't have a w ...
Driving Sideways and Other Assets
As always, the MX-5 has rear-wheel drive with excellent front/rear weight
distribution. At roughly 52/48 (51/49 with the hardtop), its bias is toward
slight understeer, which keeps things safe. An ...