Mazda rx-8 2005 Manual page 164

Interior Comfort
Climate Control System
CAUTION
When using the air conditioner while
driving up long hills or in heavy traffic,
closely monitor the temperature gauge
(page 5-33).
The air conditioner may cause engine
overheating. If the gauge indicates
overheating, turn the air conditioner off.
NOTE
When maximum cooling is desired,
l
set the temperature control dial to the
extreme cold position and set the air
intake selector to the
then set the fan control dial to
position 4.
If warmer air is desired at floor level,
l
set the mode selector switch at the
position and adjust the
temperature control dial to maintain
maximum comfort.
The air to the floor is warmer than
l
air to the face (except when the
temperature control dial is set at the
extreme hot or cold position).
qVentilation
1. Press the mode selector switch to the
position.
2. Set the air intake selector to the
position.
3. Set the temperature control dial to the
desired position.
4. Set the fan control dial to the desired
speed.
6-8
qWindshield Defrosting and
1. Press the windshield defroster switch.
2. Set the temperature control dial to the
3. Set the fan control dial to the desired
position,
Defogging
desired position.
speed.
WARNING
Foggy Windshield:
Using the position with the
temperature control set to the cold
position 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
NOTE
For maximum defrosting, set the
l
temperature control dial to the
extreme hot position and the fan
control dial to position 4.
If warm air is desired at the floor, set
l
the mode selector switch to the
position.
In the or
l
conditioning is automatically turned
on to defrost the windshield quickly
(however, the indicator light does not
illuminate) and the
automatically selected. The air intake
selector switch cannot be changed to
the position.
position.
position, air
position is