I guess you could train yourself to always look at the mirrors to make sure they are folded.
Do I understand the system correctly? They always fold in on the lock signal being rec'd?
when you contact the Dealer/Region/Mazda USA - put a line at the bottom; it should say:
cc: - your state Attorney General's Office of Consumer Protection
US DOT, NHTSB
- a local large tort law firm
you can also say "This may be suitable for a Class Action"
Not extreme - it is an exact description when scaled by the appropriate Reynolds Number.
Feel free to pressure wash your car tho. I'd rather use hot water, low pressure and a good detergent...
the higher the water pressure, the more force there is to push abrasive particles into the paint and scratch it
visualize a rushing mountain river and rocks/sand being bounced along scraping away at things...
SUVs are sometimes used for their intended purpose.
1. when getting in & out of the vehicle & driving a short distance on an isolated dirt road (to check a grid of study sites) the seat belt is a huge hassle and offers no safety
2. when negotiating a mtn. pass that is very narrow, a seat belt...
Nope - guess again.
Tire Age Date Code Rubber Aging
The rubber in tires will continue to cross-link via disulphide bonding whether it is exposed to oxygen, sunlight or what have you.*
Deleterious changes occur in tire properties after storage at ambient temperatures for five years or after...