Mazda Not a Manual QOperation of Automatic Air Conditioning, QWindshield Defrosting and Defogging

Interior Comfort

Climate Control System

With the fan control dial ON, press the A/C switch to select the air conditioning (cooling/dehumidifying functions) on or off.

NOTE

The air conditioner may not function when the outside temperature approaches 0 °C(32 °F).

Air intake selector

Outside or recirculated air positions can be selected. Press the switch to select outside/recirculated air positions.

Recirculated air position (indicator light illuminated)

Use this position when going through tunnels, driving in congested traffic (high engine exhaust areas) or when quick cooling is desired.

Outside air position (indicator light turned off)

Use this position for normal conditions and defogging.

WARNING

Do not use the position in cold or rainy weather:

Using the position in cold or rainy weather is dangerous as it will cause the windows to fog up. Your vision will be hampered, which could lead to a serious accident.

qOperation of Automatic Air Conditioning

1.Set the mode selector dial to the AUTO position.

2.Set the air intake selector to the outside air position (indicator light turned off).

3.Set the temperature control dial to the desired position.

4.Set the fan control dial to the AUTO position.

5.Turn on the air conditioner.

To turn off the system, set the fan control dial to OFF.

NOTE

lSetting the temperature to maximum high or low will not provide the desired temperature at a faster rate.

lTo prevent cool air blowing from the vents when heating right after starting the engine, the amount of airflow is reduced

until the air warms up.

lTurn the mode selector dial to an OPEN MODE position for maximum comfort while the roof is open. When the mode selector dial is turned to the AUTO position, OPEN MODE ( ) and ( ) vents will not be selected automatically. Select them manually.

qWindshield Defrosting and Defogging

Set the mode selector dial to the position and turn the fan control dial to the desired speed.

The outside air position is automatically selected. The air conditioner will automatically turn on and direct dehumidified air to the front windshield and side windows.

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