Mazda 6 Manual page 295

CAUTION
If the air conditioner is used while
driving up long hills or in heavy
traffic, monitor the engine coolant
temperature warning light to see if it
is illuminated or flashing (page 4-22).
The air conditioner may cause engine
overheating. If the warning light is
illuminated or flashing, turn the air-
conditioning off (page 7-18).
NOTE
When maximum cooling is desired, set the
l
temperature control dial to the extreme cold
position and set the air intake selector to
the recirculated air position, then turn the
fan control dial fully clockwise.
If warmer air is desired at floor level, set
l
the mode selector dial at the
and adjust the temperature control dial to
maintain maximum comfort.
The air to the floor is warmer than air to
l
the face (except when the temperature
control dial is set at the extreme hot or cold
position).
qVentilation
1. Set the mode selector dial to the
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 desired
speed.
qWindshield Defrosting and Defogging
1. Set the mode selector dial to the
2. Set the temperature control dial to the
3. Set the fan control dial to the desired
4. If dehumidified heating is desired, turn
Do not defog the windshield using the
control set to the cold position:
position
NOTE
l
l
l
Climate Control System
position.
desired position.
speed.
on the air conditioner.
WARNING
position with the temperature
Using the position with the
temperature control set to the cold
position is dangerous as it will cause
the outside of the windshield to fog
up. Your vision will be hampered,
which could lead to a serious
accident. Set the temperature control
to the hot or warm position when
using the position.
For maximum defrosting, turn on the air
conditioner, set the temperature control dial
to the extreme hot position, and turn the fan
control dial fully clockwise.
If warm air is desired at the floor, set the
mode selector dial to the
In the or position, the air
conditioner is automatically turned on and
the outside air position is automatically
selected to defrost the windshield. In the
or position, the outside air position
cannot be changed to the recirculated air
position.
Interior Features
position.
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