Mazda Mazda5 Owner's Manual page 196

Interior Comfort
Air-Conditioning System
Operating Tips
qOperating the Air-Conditioning
System
Operate the air-conditioning system with
the engine running.
NOTE
To prevent the battery from being
l
discharged, do not leave the fan
control dial on for a long period of
time with the ignition switched ON
when the engine is not running.
(With i-stop)
l
The engine may not stop when the
l
air conditioner is operated, and
the engine may restart after the
engine has been stopped even
though the brake pedal is not
released.
Refer to i-stop on page 5-5.
The airflow amount decreases
l
slightly while the i-stop function
is operating during auto operation.
qClearing the Air Inlet
Clear all obstructions such as leaves,
snow and ice from the bonnet and the air
inlet in the cowl grille to improve the
system efficiency.
qFoggy Windows
The windows may fog up easily in humid
weather. Use the air-conditioning system
to defog the windows.
To help defog the windows, operate the
air conditioner to dehumidify the air.
6-2
NOTE
The air conditioner may be used along
with the heater to dehumidify the air.
qOutside/Recirculated Air Position
Use the outside air mode for ventilation or
windscreen defrosting. The recirculate
mode should be used when the air inside
tunnels or while in traffic jams is polluted,
or you would like to shut off outside air
for quick cooling of the interior.
qParking in Direct Sunlight
If the vehicle has been parked in direct
sunlight during hot weather, open the
windows to let warm air escape, then run
the air-conditioning system.
qNot Using for a Long Period
Run the air conditioner about 10 minutes
at least once a month to keep internal
parts lubricated.
qCheck the Refrigerant before the
Weather Gets Hot
Have the air conditioner checked before
the weather gets hot. Lack of refrigerant
may make the air conditioner less
efficient. Consult an expert repairer, we
recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer for refrigerant inspection.
The air conditioner is filled with
HFC134a (R134a), a refrigerant that will
not damage the ozone layer.
If the air conditioner is low on refrigerant
or has a malfunction, consult an expert
repairer, we recommend an Authorised
Mazda Repairer.