Climate Controls - Mazda MX-5 Miata Quick Tips

Quick Tips
Revised September 23, 2002
Climate
Controls
C L I M A T E C O N T R O L S
1. Temperature control
Rotate knob to blue for
cool/red for warm
2. Air Conditioning
Press to turn on/off
Tip: Use A/C to dehumidify air
3. Fan control
Rotate knob to increase/
decrease speed, turn to
0 to shut system off
4. Air intake control
Slide lever to select
= recirculate inside air;
use for maximum heating/
cooling or to keep odors out
= fresh air
WARNING: Do not use
position in cold weather;
windows could fog and
hamper vision
5. Rear window defogger
Press to activate/deactivate
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3
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Center console
1. Ashtray/Cup holder
Pull up ashtray to remove; space
can be used as a cup holder
2. Cup holder
3. Remote trunk-lid release
To open trunk: Lift up on front
of lever
4. Center console lock
To lock/unlock: Insert key and
turn clockwise/counterclockwise
Always check the Owner's Manual for more operating information and safety features
Console/
Trunk
2003 Mazda
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6. Airflow selections
= air to dash
= air to dash and floor
= air to floor
= air to floor and
windshield
= defrost, air to
windshield
WARNING: When using
position always set tem-
perature control to hot or
warm to prevent outside
glass fogging
5. Remote fuel door release
To open fuel door: Lift up on
front of lever
6. Center console storage
7. Parking-brake
To engage: Pull up
To release: Pull up slightly
while depressing button at
the front of lever; lower
parking-brake lever
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Trunk
8. Lug wrench
9. Temporary spare tire
To change flat tire: Follow
instructions in Owner's Manual
Miata
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1 3
0 4
USE
WITH
A/C
Control positions for
maximum defrost
Fan to maximum, temperature
to maximum hot, airflow selector
knob to
Tips: When
is dried when temperature
is above 39°F
To help prevent windshield
fogging in humid weather,
select before starting engine
To prevent moisture buildup,
never drive with system off
WARNING: Do not exceed
50 mph with temporary spare
Tip: Do not use temporary
spare tire for long periods
of time
10. Jack/jack handle
11. Lock
To lock/unlock: Insert key and
turn counterclockwise/clockwise
12. Battery
13
PULL
10 11 12
To open: Pull "T" handle; "T"
handle will glow if it has been
exposed to light
WARNING: Always keep handle
recessed; luggage may snag on
handle and open trunk
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selected, air
Trunk release
handle
Allows you to
escape should
you become locked
in trunk