Mazda Mazda3 2019 Owner's Manual page 382

Interior Features
Air-Conditioning System
To turn off the system, press the power
switch.
NOTE
Turn the temperature control dial to

adjust the temperature between 15 °C
(60 °F) and 29 °C (84 °F). Set the
control dial to the recommended
temperature of 22 °C (72 °F), and then
adjust it as desired.
Setting the temperature to maximum hot

or cold will not provide the desired
temperature at a faster rate.
When selecting heat, the system will

restrict airflow until the engine has
warmed to prevent cold air from
blowing out of the vents.
▼ Windscreen Defrosting and
Defogging
Press the windscreen defroster switch.
In this position, the outside air position is
automatically selected, and the air
conditioner automatically turns on. The air
conditioner will directly dehumidify the
air to the front windscreen and side
windows on page 5-4.
Airflow amount will be increased.
WARNING
Set the temperature control to the hot or
warm position when defogging (
position):
Using the position with the
temperature control set to the cold position
is dangerous as it will cause the outside of
the windscreen to fog up. Your vision will
be hampered, which could lead to a serious
accident.
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NOTE
Fogging on the windows clears up more

easily while the air conditioner is on,
but they will fog up more easily if the air
conditioner is turned off.
Be careful that the windows do not fog

up when doing any of the following:
Switching to recirculate mode

Turning off the air conditioner

Use the temperature control dial to

increase the air flow temperature and
defog the windscreen more quickly.
▼ Sunlight/Temperature Sensor
The air-conditioning system measures
inside and outside temperatures, humidity
and sunlight using the sunlight/
temperature sensor. It sets temperatures
inside the cabin accordingly.
CAUTION
Do not obstruct both sensors, otherwise the
air-conditioning system will not operate
properly.
Sunlight sensor
1. Sunlight sensor