Manual Type

Control Switches Temperature control dial

This dial controls temperature. Turn it clockwise for hot and counterclockwise for cold.
Fan control dial
Turn the dial to adjust to the desired fan speed. Turning the dial clockwise increases the fan speed.
Turning the dial counterclockwise decreases the fan speed.
Mode selector dial
Turn the mode selector dial to select airflow mode.
NOTE:Turn the mode selector dial to an OPEN MODE position for maximum comfort while the roof is open. A/C switch

Press the A/C switch to turn the air conditioner on. The indicator light on the switch will illuminate when the fan control dial is in any position except OFF.
Press the switch once again to turn the air conditioner off.
NOTE:- The air conditioner may not function when the outside temperature approaches 0 °C. - When the mode is set to
with the fan control dial in a position other than 0 and the temperature control dial in the maximum cold position, the air intake selector switches to the recirculated air mode and the A/C turns on automatically. If A/C is not desired, press the A/C switch to turn it off.
If recirculated air mode is not desired, press the air intake selector to switch to outside air mode.
Air intake selector
This switch controls the source of air entering the vehicle. Press the
switch to alternate between the outside air and recirculated air modes.
It is recommended that under normal conditions the switch be kept in the outside air mode.
Outside air mode (indicator light turned off)Outside air is taken into the vehicle. Use this mode for normal ventilation and heating.
Recirculated air mode (indicator light illuminated) Outside air is shut off. Air within the vehicle is recirculated.This mode can be used when driving on a dusty road or in similar conditions. It also helps to provide quicker cooling of the interior.
WARNING:Do not use the recirculated air mode in cold or rainy weather:
Using the recirculated air mode in cold or rainy weather is dangerous as it will cause the windows to fog up.
Your vision will be hampered, which could lead to a serious accident.
Heating 1. Set the mode selector dial to the
or
position. 2. Set the temperature control dial to the hot position.
3. Set the fan control dial to the desired speed.
NOTE- If the windshield fogs up easily, set the mode selector dial to the
position. - If cooler air is desired at face 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). - In the
position, the air conditioner is automatically turned on (however, the indicator light does not illuminate) and the outside air mode is automatically selected to defrost the windshield.
In the
position, the outside
air
mode cannot be changed to the recirculated air mode.
or
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. Adjust the fan control dial and temperature control dial to maintain maximum comfort.
CAUTION:When using the air conditioner while driving up long hills or in heavy traffic, closely monitor the temperature gauge.
The air conditioner may cause engine overheating. If the gauge indicates overheating, turn the air conditioner 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 mode, 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
or
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.
Windshield 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
position with 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, which could lead to a serious accident. Set the temperature control to the hot or warm position when using the
position. NOTE
- For maximum defrosting, set the temperature control dial to the extreme hot position and turn the fan control dial fully clockwise. - If warm air is desired at the floor, set the mode selector dial to the
position. - In the
position, the air conditioner is automatically turned on (however, the indicator light does not illuminate) and the outside air mode is automatically selected to defrost the windshield.
In the
position, the outside
air
mode cannot be changed to the recirculated air mode.
5. Turn on the air conditioner by pressing the A/C switch.
NOTE:One of the functions of the air conditioner is dehumidifying the air and, to use this function, the temperature does not have to be set to cold.
Therefore, set the temperature control dial to the desired position (hot or cold) and turn on the air conditioner when you want to dehumidify the cabin air.
Test yourself
A quick Mazda MX-5 quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.