Mazda CX-5 Owner's Manual page 224

CX-5_8CA5-EA-11L_Edition3 Page224
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Interior Features
Climate Control System
Temperature control dial
This dial controls temperature. Turn it
clockwise for hot and counterclockwise
for cold.
When the DUAL switch is off:
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Turn the driver temperature control dial
to control the temperature throughout
the entire cabin.
When the DUAL switch is on:
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Turn the driver or front passenger
temperature control dial to
independently control the temperature
on each side of the cabin.
NOTE
The system changes to the individual
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operation mode (DUAL switch indicator
light illuminated) by turning the front
passenger temperature control dial even
when the DUAL switch is off, which allows
individual control of the set temperature for
the driver and front passenger.
The temperature units for the temperature
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setting display can be changed in
conjunction with the temperature units for
the outside temperature display. Refer to
Outside Temperature Display on page 4-12.
Fan control dial
The fan has seven speeds. The selected
speed will be displayed.
Mode selector switch
The desired airflow mode can be selected
(page 5-4).
5-10
Form No.8CA5-EA-11L
Black plate (224,1)
NOTE
With the airflow mode set to the
l
position and the temperature control dial
set at a medium temperature, heated air is
directed to the feet and air at a comparably
lower temperature will flow through the
central, left and right vents.
To set the air vent to
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windshield defroster switch.
In the or position, the air
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conditioner is automatically turned on and
the outside air mode is automatically
selected to defrost the windshield. In the
or position, the outside air mode
cannot be changed to the recirculated air
mode.
A/C switch
Pressing the A/C switch while the AUTO
switch is turned on will turn off the air
conditioning (cooling/dehumidifying
functions).
The air conditioning can be turned on and
off by pressing the A/C switch while the
fan control dial is on.
NOTE
The air conditioning operates when the A/C
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switch is pressed even if the fan is off.
The air conditioner may not function when
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the outside temperature approaches 0 °C
(32 °F). (Indicator light remains on even
when system is off.)
Air intake selector
Outside or recirculated air positions can
be selected. Press the switch to select
outside/recirculated air positions.
Recirculated air position (
Use this position when going through
tunnels, driving in congested traffic (high
engine exhaust areas) or when quick
cooling is desired.
, press the
)