Mazda CX-5 Manual page 245

CX-5_8CT5-EA-12K_Edition1 Page245
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CAUTION
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 4-22).
The air conditioner may cause engine
overheating. If the warning light is
illuminated or flashing, turn the air
conditioning off (page 7-18).
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).
qVentilation
1. Set the mode selector dial to the
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.
Form No.8CT5-EA-12K
Climate Control System
qWindshield Defrosting and Defogging
1. Set the mode selector dial to the
position.
2. Set the temperature control dial to the
desired position.
3. Set the fan control dial to the desired
speed.
WARNING
Do not defog the windshield using the
position with the temperature
control set to the cold position:
Using the
temperature control set to the cold
position is dangerous as it will cause
the outside of the windshield to fog
up. Your vision will be hampered,
position
which could lead to a serious
accident. Set the temperature control
to the hot or warm position when
using the
NOTE
For maximum defrosting, turn on the air
l
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 the
l
mode selector dial to the
In the
l
conditioner is automatically turned on and
the outside air mode is automatically
selected to defrost the windshield. In the
or
cannot be changed to the recirculated air
mode.
Black plate (245,1)
Interior Features
position with the
position.
position.
or position, the air
position, the outside air mode
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