2001 MAZDA MODEL PROTÉGÉ air condition

A Word to Mazda Owners
Thank you fo. choosing a Mazda. We at
Mazda design andbuild vehicles with
complete customer satisfaction in mind.
To help ensure enjoyable and trouble free
operation ofyour Mazda. read this
manual carefully and follow ils
An Authorized Mazda Dealer knows
yourvehicle best. So when maintenance
or seNice is necessary, thafs the place to
go.
Our nationwide network of Mazdaprofessionals is dedicated to providing
you with the bestpossible service.
We assure you that all of us at Mazda
have an ongoing interest in your
motoring pleasure and in your full
satisfaction with your Mazda product.
Mazda Motor Corporation
HIROSHIMA, JAPAN
02000 Mazda Motor Corporation
Printed in Japan Oct.2000 (Printi)@
Impoflant Notes About This Manual
Keep this manual in the glove box as a handy reference for fte safe and enjoyable use of your Mazda. Should you resell the
vehicle.leave lhis nanuai with iifor the nexl owner
Please be aware that this manual applies to all models. equipment.rnd options. As aresult, you may find some explanations
for equipmentnot installed on yourvebicle.
A1l specifications and descriptions are accurate al the time ofprinting. Because improvement is a constanl goal at Mazda, we
resen'e the rightto make changes in specifications at any time without notice and without obligatron.
Air Conditioning and the Environment
Your Mazda's genuine air conditioner is filled witb Rl34a. a refrigerant that has been found not to damage lhe eanh ozone
layer. If the air conditioner does not operate properly, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Driving Your Mazda
Climate Control System
I Op€rating Tips
V Operating the climate control
Op€rate the climate control system with
the engine tunning.
V Clearing the air inlet
Clear all obstructions like leaves, snow
and ice from dre bood and the air inl€t in
$e cowling grille to improve iie system
efficiency.
V Foggy windows
The windows may fog upeasily in hunid
weather, Use the climate control syslem
to defrost lhe windows,
To help defrost the windows. operate the
air conditioner ro dehumidify the air.
V Outside/Recirculated air position
Use the outsid€ air position in nornal
conditions. The recirculated air position
can be used temporarily when driving on
dusty roads or for quick cooljng of the
V Parking in dir€ct sunlight
Iflhe vebicie has been parked in direct
sunlight during hotweathe! open ihe
windows 10 let warm air escape. then nrn
the climate control system.
V Not using for a long period
Run the air conditioner at least once a
month to keep internal paJts lubricated.
V Check the rcfrigerant before
weather gets hot
Have the air coditioner checked before
the weather gets hot. Lack of refrigeranl
may make the air conditioner less
efficient. Consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer for refrigerant inspectron.
The optional air conditioner is filled with
R I 3 4a, a refrigeranr that will not damage
If ihe air conditioner is low on refrigerant
or has a malfunction, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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I Vent Operation
V Directins airflow
You can direct air flow by moving the
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When using fte air conditioner. mist
may come out from the vents. This is
not a sign of trouble but a result of
humid air being suddenly cooled.
V Aqiusting the amount of airftow
These vents can be opened by rotaiing
the vertical wheels up or closedby
rotating lhem down,

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V tran control dial
This dial allows variable fan speeds.
0 Fan off
I -Low speed
2 -Medium low speed
3 Mediurn high speed,l -High speed
V Tempe.aturc control dial
This dial controls temperature. Tum it
clockwise for hot and counterclockwise
V Air intake sel€cto. switch
This switch controls the source of air
ente ngthe vehicle.
Press the switch to alternate between
fte ra and 6 positions. The indicator
light for the selected mode will
illuminate.
It is recommended that under normal
conditions the switch b€ kept in lhe
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The Recirculated Air Position:
Using the a position in cow
i)eather will cause the elass to fogup. Your vision viA be hamper.d,
which couu kad to a senout
accdenL Do not use the.6 positinn
.6 Outslde air position
Outside air is taken into the vehicle. Use
this position for normal venrilation and
nearng.
6 Recirculated air position
Outside air is shu! ofl Air within th€
vehicle is recirculacd-
This position can be used when driving
on a dusly road or in similar conditions-
It also helps to provide quickercooling of
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V Mode selector dial
Turn the mode selector dial to select
airflow rnode (page 5-43).
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V Arc switch*
Push $e switch io lurn the air conditioner
on. An indicator light on tbe switch will
illuminate when the fan control dial is on.
Push tbe switch once again to tum the air
V Ventilation
l Ser the mode selector dial to the
P' Posnion.
2. Sel rhe air intake selector switch ro ihe
3. Set lbe temperatLrre control dial to the
desired position.
4. Set rhe fan conlrol dial to the desired
speed.
V Heating
l Sel the mode selector dial to the .l
2. Set ihe temperature control dial to the
hotposition.
3. Set the fan control dial ro ihe desired
NOTE
The air condinoner rnay not function
when the outside temperature
approaches 0 'C (32 "F).
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ln the iposrlion. the outside air
rs automatically selected.
If the windshield fogs up easily. ser
the mode selector dial tothe iri
Ifcooler air is desired at face level.
set the mode seleclor dial at
lhe r' position and adjusi ihe
temperature conlrol dial to
maintain maximum comforr.
The air to the floor is wa.rmer than
air to the face (except wben dle
temperalure control dial is set at
the extr€me hot orcold position).
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5. Adjust the fan control dial and
temperature control dial to mainrain
maximum comfori.
V Cooling (with air conditioner)+
l. Set the mode seleclor dial to the
, Posrlion.
2. Set the i,emperarure conrol dial to rhe
desired position.
3. Set the fan control dial to the desired
.1. Turn on the air conditioner.
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Ac.q.urroN
Wben using the air conditioner while
driving up long hills or in heavy
lraffic, closely monitor the
tempefalure gauge,
The air conditioner may cause engine
overheating. If the gauge indicares
overheating, tum lhe air condilioner
ofi (Refer io Overbeating on page
6 2.)

Driving Your Mazda
For maximum d€frosting. ser tbe
temperature control dial to ihe
extreme hot position and the fan
control dial to position 4-
If warm air is desired ar the floot
s€t the mode selector dial ro the
rp rcsition.
In the @or lPposition, rhe
outside air is automalically
selected. The air intake selector
switch camor b€ changed to the
3. Set the temperature control dial to rhe
desir€d position.
4. Sel ihe fan control dial ro the desired
5. Tum on the air conditioner.
V Dehumidifying(with air couditioner)*
Operate the air conditioner in cool or
cold weather to help defog lbe
windshietd and side windows.
L Sei the mode selector dial ro ihe
desired position.
2. Set the air intake selecror switch ro r}le
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