Mazda RX-8 2010 Owner's Manual page 220

CAUTION
When using the air conditioner while
driving up long hills or in heavy
traffic, closely monitor the
temperature gauge (page 5-38).
The air conditioner may cause engine
overheating. If the gauge indicates
overheating, turn the air conditioner
off (page 7-17).
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 position, then set the fan control
dial to position 4.
If warmer air is desired at floor level, set
l
the mode selector switch 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. Press the mode selector switch to the
position.
2. Set the air intake selector to the
position.
3. Set the temperature control dial to the
desired position.
4. Set the fan control dial to the desired
speed.
qWindshield Defrosting and Defogging
1. Press the windshield defroster switch.
2. Set the temperature control dial to the
desired position.
3. Set the fan control dial to the desired
speed.
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, set the
l
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 switch to the
In the
l
conditioner is automatically turned on
(however, the indicator light does not
illuminate) and the
automatically selected to defrost the
windshield.
In the
position cannot be changed to the
position.
Climate Control System
WARNING
position with the
position.
, or position, the air
or position, the
Interior Comfort
position.
position is
6-9