Mazda 3 Manual page 246

Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page246
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Interior Comfort
Climate Control System
WARNING
Do not use the recirculated air mode in
cold or rainy weather:
Using the recirculated air mode 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.
qHeating
1. Set the mode selector dial to the
position.
2. Set the temperature control dial to the
hot position.
3. Set the fan control dial to the desired
speed.
NOTE
If the windshield fogs up easily, set the
l
mode selector dial to the
If cooler air is desired at face level, set the
l
mode selector dial at the
adjust the temperature control dial to
maintain maximum comfort.
The air to the floor is warmer than air to
l
the face (except when the temperature
control dial is set at the extreme hot or cold
position).
In the or position, the air
l
conditioner is automatically turned on
(however, the indicator light does not
illuminate) and the outside air mode is
automatically selected to defrost the
windshield.
In the or position, the outside air
mode cannot be changed to the recirculated
air mode.
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Form No.8BY6-EA-11F
qCooling (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. Adjust the fan control dial and
temperature control dial to maintain
maximum comfort.
If the air conditioner is used while
driving up long hills or in heavy
traffic, monitor the engine coolant
temperature warning light to see if it
is illuminated or flashing (page 5-52).
position.
The air conditioner may cause engine
overheating. If the warning light is
position and
illuminated or flashing, turn the air
conditioning off (page 7-16).
NOTE
When maximum cooling is desired, set the
l
temperature control dial to the extreme cold
position and set the air intake selector to
the recirculated air mode, then set the fan
control dial to position 4.
If warmer air is desired at floor level, set
l
the mode selector dial at the
and adjust the temperature control dial to
maintain maximum comfort.
The air to the floor is warmer than air to
l
the face (except when the temperature
control dial is set at the extreme hot or cold
position).
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CAUTION
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