Page 10 of 06 Mazda MX-5 Miata by Mazda USA

The MX-5 Miata's all-new cockpit is designed to achieve a single overriding goal: Establish a unique feeling of oneness between car and driver. To that end, Mazda engineers carefully studied crucial driver movements and related muscle stress. Then, armed with this comprehensive new data, they rethought and redesigned. Improving every critical element of the MX-5 Miata's cockpit from the angle of its steering wheel and driver's seat, to the shape of its gearshift knob and accelerator pedal. All to ensure unobstructed communication between man and machine. Which is why the MX-5 Miata's steering wheel, shifter and controls all fall effortlessly to hand. Why its new gauge cluster and displays provide superb lines-of-sight. And also why its redesigned shifter and repositioned foot pedals work in harmony to make heel-and-toe downshifts even easier to execute. , A. A. An available Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry Start System eliminates the need for a traditional ignition key to start the engine or unlock the doors and trunk on the Grand Touring model. B. The MX-5 Miata features reengineered manual gearshift positions. To determine which positions were the most comfortable, biosensors were used to study driver interaction within a wide range of gearshift positions. Similar studies were done to refine steering wheel design and positioning C. Convenient steering-wheel-mounted controls for the audio and cruise control systems enable drivers of the MX-5 Miata Touring, Sport and Grand Touring models to keep both of their hands on the wheel. An enhanced driving position and superb support are provided by the MX-5 Miata's high-bolstered driver's seat. Its all-new design accommodates 95% of all male drivers via a refined design, wider range of adjustments and a tilt-adjustable steering wheel. In addition, redesigned and repositioned foot pedals help instill driver confidence and facilitate heel-and-toe shifting. A more comfortable, ergonomically-designed gearshift knob was also the product of extensive research using biosensors. The resulting gearshift knob design actually provides a more natural, comfortable and pleasing shape for your hand to grip. STEERING-WHEEL TILT 33 mm 32 SEAT RECLINE SEAT SLIDE 230 mm B. C. SHOULDER POINT OPTIMAL AREA

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