Interior Features; Climate Control System; Operating Tips - Mazda 3 Sport 2017 Manual

Interior Features

Climate Control System

Operating Tips

Operate the climate control system with
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the engine running.
To prevent the battery from being
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discharged, do not leave the fan control
dial/switch on for a long period of time
with the ignition switched ON when the
engine is not running.
Clear all obstructions such as leaves,
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snow and ice from the hood and the air
inlet in the cowl grille to improve the
system effi ciency.
Use the climate control system to defog
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the windows and dehumidify the air.
The recirculate mode should be used
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when driving through tunnels or while in
a traffi c jam, or when you would like to
shut off outside air for quick cooling of
the interior.
Use the outside air position for
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ventilation or windshield defrosting.
If the vehicle has been parked in direct
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sunlight during hot weather, open the
windows to let warm air escape, then
run the climate control system.
5–2
(With A/C switch)
Run the air conditioner about 10 minutes
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at least once a month to keep internal
parts lubricated.
Have the air conditioner checked before
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the weather gets hot. Lack of refrigerant
may make the air conditioner less
effi cient.
The refrigerant specifi cations are
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indicated on a label attached to the
inside of the engine compartment. Check
the label before refi lling the refrigerant.
If the wrong type of refrigerant is used,
it could result in a serious malfunction
of the air conditioner.
For details, consult an Authorized
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Mazda Dealer.
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