Mazda Mazda5 Owner's Manual page 205

NOTE
For maximum defrosting, turn on the
l
air conditioner, set the temperature
control dial to the extreme hot
position, and the fan control dial to
position 4.
If warm air is desired at the floor, set
l
the mode selector dial to the
position.
In the position, the outside air
l
mode is automatically selected.The
air intake selector cannot be changed
to the recirculated air mode.
qDehumidifying (With air conditioner)
Operate the air conditioner in cool or cold
weather to help defog the windscreen and
side windows.
1. Set the mode selector dial to the
desired position.
2. Set the air intake selector to the outside
air mode.
3. Set the temperature control dial to the
desired position.
4. Set the fan control dial to the desired
speed.
5. Turn on the air conditioner by pressing
the A/C switch.
Air-Conditioning System
NOTE
One of the functions of the air
conditioner is dehumidifying the air
and, to use this function, the
temperature does not have to be set to
cold. Therefore, set the temperature
control dial to the desired position (hot
or cold) and turn on the air conditioner
when you want to dehumidify the cabin
air.
Interior Comfort
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