Ventilation; Windshield Defrosting And Defogging - Mazda 3 2018 Owner's Manual

CAUTION
If the air conditioner is used while driving
up long hills or in heavy traffic, monitor the
high engine coolant temperature warning
light to see if it is illuminated or flashing
(page 4-23).
The air conditioner may cause engine
overheating. If the warning light is
illuminated or flashing, turn the air
conditioner off (page 7-20).
NOTE
When maximum cooling is desired, set

the temperature control dial to the
extreme cold position and set the air
intake selector to the recirculated air
position, then turn the fan control dial
fully clockwise.
If warmer air is desired at floor level,

set the mode selector dial at the
position and adjust the temperature
control dial to maintain maximum
comfort.
The air to the floor is warmer than air

to the face (except when the temperature
control dial is set at the extreme hot or
cold position).

▼ Ventilation

1. Set the mode selector dial to the
position.
2. Set the air intake selector to the outside
air 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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Climate Control System
▼ Windshield Defrosting and
Defogging
1. Set the mode selector dial to the
position.
2. Set the temperature control dial to the
desired position.
3. Set the fan control dial to the desired
speed.
4. If dehumidified heating is desired, turn
on the air conditioner.
WARNING
Do not defog the windshield using the
position with the temperature control set to
the cold position:
Using the position with the temperature
control set to the cold position is dangerous
as it 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
position.
NOTE
For maximum defrosting, turn on the air

conditioner, set the temperature control
dial to the extreme hot position, and turn
the fan control dial fully clockwise.
If warm air is desired at the floor, set the

mode selector dial to the
In the or position, the air

conditioner is automatically turned on
and the outside air position is
automatically selected to defrost the
windshield. In the
outside air position cannot be changed
to the recirculated air position.
Interior Features
position.
or position, the
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