Mazda 2005 3 4-DOOR - Manual (Page 170)

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CAUTION
When using the air conditioner while
driving up long hills or in heavy traffic,
closely monitor the temperature gauge
(page 5-28).
The air conditioner may cause engine
overheating. If the gauge indicates
overheating, turn the air conditioner off.
NOTE
l When maximum cooling is desired,
set the 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.
l If warmer air is desired at floor level,
set the mode selector dial at the
position and adjust the temperature
control dial to maintain maximum
comfort.
l The air to the floor is warmer than
air to 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
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. 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
Foggy Windshield:
Using the
position with the
temperature control set to the cold
position will cause the outside of the
windshield to fog up. Your vision will
be hampered, which could lead to a
serious accident. Set the temperature
control to the hot or warm position
when using the
position.
NOTE
l For maximum defrosting, set the
temperature control dial to the
extreme hot position and the fan
control dial to position 4.
l If warm air is desired at the floor, set
the mode selector dial to the
position.
l In the or position, air
conditioning is automatically turned
on to defrost the windshield quickly
(however, the indicator light does not
illuminate) and the
position is
automatically selected. The air intake
selector switch cannot be changed to
the
position.
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Interior Comfort
Climate Control System
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