Mazda MX-5 2021 Manual page 261

Interior Features
Climate Control System
Outside air position (indicator light
turned off)
Outside air is allowed to enter the cabin.
Use this mode for ventilation or
windshield defrosting.
WARNING
Do not use the
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.
NOTE
The recirculated air position is the

default position whenever the ignition is
switched ON, the climate control system
is on, and the outside temperature
exceeds about 73°F (23℃).
To exit the default recirculated air

position, press the air intake selector
switch to select the outside air position.
When the air intake selector switch is set

to the outside air position and the
outside temperature exceeds about 73°F
(23℃), the climate control system may
automatically select the recirculated air
position to improve the efficiency of the
climate control system.
Rear window defogger switch
Press the rear window defogger switch to
defrost the rear window.
Refer to Rear Window Defogger on page
4-56.
5-12
position in cold or rainy
▼ Operation of Automatic Air
Conditioner
1. Set the mode selector dial to the
AUTO position.
2. Set the air intake selector to the outside
air position (indicator light turned off).
NOTE
If the recirculated air position is used
for long periods in cold weather or
high humidity, the windshield may fog
up more easily.
3. Set the fan control dial to the AUTO
position.
4. Press the A/C switch to operate the air
conditioner (turn indicator light on).
5. Set the temperature control dial to the
desired position.
6. To turn off the system, set the fan
control dial to the 0 position.
NOTE
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 it has warmed to
prevent cold air from blowing out of the
vents.
▼ Windshield Defrosting and
Defogging
Set the mode selector dial to the
position and turn the fan control dial to the
desired speed.
In this position, the outside air position is
automatically selected, and when the fan
control dial is ON, the air conditioner
automatically turns on. The air conditioner
will directly dehumidify the air to the front
windshield and side windows (page 5-4).
Airflow amount will be increased.