Mazda 2007 RX-8 Owner's Manual page 209

RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page208
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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 5-36).
The air conditioner may cause engine
overheating. If the gauge indicates
overheating, turn the air conditioner off
(page 7-18).
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.
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Form No.8V89-EA-06F
qWindshield Defrosting and Defogging
1. Press the windshield defroster switch.
2. Set the temperature control dial to the
desired position.
3. Set the fan control dial to the desired
speed.
Do not defog the windshield using the
position with the temperature
control set to the cold position:
Using the
temperature control set to the cold
position is dangerous as it will cause
position,
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.
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
l
air conditioner is automatically
turned on (however, the indicator
light does not illuminate) and the
selected to defrost the windshield.
In the
position cannot be changed to the
Black plate (208,1)
WARNING
position with the
, , or position, the
position is automatically
or position, the
position.