Mazda MX-5 Owner's Manual page 301

WARNING
Do not use the
rainy weather:
Using the position in cold or rainy
weather is dangerous as it will cause
the windows to fog up. Your vision will
be hampered, which could lead to a
serious accident.
Rear window defogger switch
Press the rear window defogger switch to
defrost the rear window.
Refer to Rear Window Defogger on page
4-77 .
Heating
1. Set the mode selector dial to the
position.
2. Set the air intake selector to the outside
air position (indicator light turns off).
3. Set the temperature control dial to the
hot position.
4. Set the fan control dial to the desired
speed.
5. If dehumidi ed heating is desired, turn
on the air conditioner.
position in cold or
Air-Conditioning System
NOTE
If the windscreen fogs up easily, set
the mode selector dial to the
position.
If cooler air is desired at face level,
set the mode selector dial at the
position and adjust the temperature
control dial to maintain maximum
comfort.
The air to the oor is warmer than
air to the face (except when the
temperature control dial is set at the
extreme hot or cold position).
Cooling (With air conditioner)
1. Set the mode selector dial to the
position.
2. Set the temperature control dial to the
cold position.
3. Set the fan control dial to the desired
speed.
4. Turn on the air conditioner by pressing
the A/C switch.
5. After cooling begins, adjust the fan
control dial and temperature control
dial as needed to maintain maximum
comfort.
CAUTION
If the air conditioner is used while
driving up long hills or in heavy traf c,
monitor the engine coolant temperature
warning light to see if it is illuminated or
ashing (page 4-42 ).
The air conditioner may cause engine
overheating. If the warning light is
illuminated or ashing, turn the air-
conditioning off (page 7-24 ).
Interior Features
5–7