Mazda 3 Owner's Manual page 270

Temperature control dial
This dial controls temperature. Turn it
clockwise for hot and counterclockwise
for cold.
When the DUAL switch is off:
Turn the driver temperature control dial
to control the temperature throughout
the entire cabin.
When the DUAL switch is on:
Turn the driver or front passenger
temperature control dial to
independently control the temperature
on each side of the cabin.
NOTE
The climate control system changes to
the individual 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 setting display can be
changed in conjunction with the
temperature units for the outside
temperature display. Refer to Outside
Temperature Display on page 4-16 .
Fan control switch
The fan has seven speeds. The selected
speed will be displayed.
Mode selector switch
The desired airfl ow mode can be selected
(page 5-4 ).
Climate Control System
NOTE
With the airfl ow mode set to the
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
fl ow through the central, left and right
vents.
To set the air vent to
windshield defroster switch.
In the or position, the air
conditioner is automatically turned on
and the outside air mode is
automatically selected to defrost the
windshield. In 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 switch is on.
NOTE
The air conditioning operates when the
A/C switch is pressed even if the fan is
off.
The air conditioner may not function
when the outside temperature
approaches 0 °C (32 °F).
Interior Features
, press the
or position, the
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