Mazda 3 Quiz
Interior Features

Cooling (With air conditioner)

In this manual: Interior Features
Pictorial Index — 8Essential Safety Equipment — 38Before Driving — 56When Driving — 89Interior Features — 104Maintenance and Care — 53If Trouble Arises — 31Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects — 33Specifications — 4
9steps
~54min
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  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. After cooling begins, adjust the fan control dial and temperature control dial as needed to maintain maximum comfort.
CAUTION If the air conditioner is used while driving up long hills or in heavy traffi c, monitor the engine coolant temperature warning light to see if it is illuminated or fl ashing .

The air conditioner may cause engine overheating. If the warning light is illuminated or fl ashing, turn the air conditioning off .

NOTE

  • When maximum cooling is desired, set the temperature control dial to the extreme cold position and set the air intake selector to the recirculated air position, then turn the fan control dial fully clockwise.
  • 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.
  • 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).

Ventilation

  1. Set the mode selector dial to the
    position.
  2. Set the air intake selector to the outside air position.
  3. Set the temperature control dial to the desired position.
  4. Set the fan control dial to the desired speed.

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