#Mazda mpv 2003 manual#

Our test vehicle also carried an optional rear DVD and MP3 entertainment system complete with wireless headphones, remote control, and a 7-in.-wide screen for a whopping $1,200.

#Mazda mpv 2003 manual#

But, it seemed a bit ridiculous for me to stand and wait for them to open when I had only a briefcase to load, so I left it in manual mode. A simple push on the key fob, which is clearly marked for the left and right doors, and the door slides open. I understand power doors can be useful when burdened with groceries and kids. Power sliding doors, an $800 option, were an annoyance until I discovered a switch that lets the doors operate manually. Braking power was adequate, giving the MPV a relatively short stopping distance. Unfortunately, the roads were clear of snow and rain, so keeping the MPV on the road didn't require any assistance from the traction control. The front-wheel-drive MPV features standard traction control and ABS with electronic-brakeforce distribution (EBD). This was quite noticeable during a nearly 7-hr jaunt on the Pennsylvania turnpike, especially when climbing hills. While accelerating, it hunted for the appropriate gear, hesitating until it slid into the right one. But the five-speed automatic linked to the powerplant had some trouble keeping up. A 3.0-liter V6 provides 200 hp and 200 lb-ft of torque, giving it enough get-up-and-go to enter busy highways without too much concern. The inside of our test vehicle was laden with leather, a huge moonroof, and chrome touches on the door handles. Its exterior belies the utilitarian minivan look with sporty touches like a rear spoiler (a $190 option), a racy front spoiler with fog lights, and a chrome-tipped exhaust. The Mazda MPV is much more than just a kid-moving machine. Touted as kid-hauling vehicles, their clientele has largely been women with a brood of children.