Page 6 of Mazda Mx-5 Miata 2007 Brochure by Mazda USA

steering-wheel tilt 33 mm shoulder point optimal area seat recline 32ē seat slide 230 mm a b c a even the positioning of the mx-5 miata s manual gearshift and steering wheel are engineered to enhance the interaction between car and driver to determine which positions were most comfortable and efficient multiple biosensors were used to study driver interaction within a wide range of different shifter and steering-wheel locations b the mx-5 miata s high-bolstered driver s seat is designed to provide an ideal driving position and superb body support its refined design and wide range of adjustments work in concert with the tiltadjustable steering wheel to accommodate 95 of all male drivers c the mazda advanced keyless entry system available on grand touring models eliminates the need for a traditional ignition key to start the engine or unlock the doors and trunk it s all about creating oneness between car and driver an expertly crafted confidence-inspiring cockpit like the one waiting for you in the mazda mx-5 miata doesn t just happen by accident nor does the unique feeling of oneness between car and driver that it promotes these exceptional achievements are the result of relentless research testing and refinements and a cockpit that s been rethought and redesigned to improve every critical component compared to previous generations case in point after researching crucial driver movements and related muscle stress mazda engineers improved the driver s seat and instrument panel s design the steering wheel s angle the gearshift knob s shape and positioning even the accelerator pedal s location all to make certain that the steering wheel shifter and controls fall effortlessly to hand that the instrument panel and gauge cluster provide superb lines of sight that the foot pedals work in concert to make heel-and-toe downshifts faster and easier to execute and that above all else the cockpit of an mx-5 miata promotes unobstructed and nearly intuitive communication between man and machine d e appleŽ and ipodŽ are registered trademarks of apple computer inc d steering-wheel-mounted control buttons for the audio system and cruise control standard on touring and grand touring mx-5 miata models and on all power retractable hard top models allow you to engage both features without taking your hands off the wheel e an available mazda ipodŽ integration module allows you to play any appleŽ ipod with a bottom dock connector through your mx-5 miata audio system you ll enjoy cd-quality sound the use of both radio and steering-wheel audio controls plus a continuously charged ipod ipod not included see your dealer for compatibility conditions and limitations on installation

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