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Your Vehicle at a Glance
Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G
Dashboard Overview
Hood release handle
Climate control system
Glove box
Shift lever
Parking brake
Audio system
Passenger-side air bag
Hazard warning flasher switch
Power window lock switch Lighting control / Turn signals Instrument cluster
Power window switches
Driver-side air bagWiper and washer lever
Ignition switch
Center console
Outside mirror switch
Cup holder
(page 2-25)
(page 5-19)
(page 5-32)
(page 3-7)
(page 3-8)
(page 3-9)
(page 3-21)
(page 5-2) (page 5-5)
(page 6-40) (page 6-43) (page 6-42) (page 2-25) (page 5-9)
(page 6-11) (page 6-2)
(page 5-34) (page 5-36)
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6Interior Comfort
Use of various features for drive comfort, including air-conditioning
and audio system.
Climate Control System .............................................................. 6- 2
Operating Tips ......................................................................... 6- 2
Vent Operation ......................................................................... 6- 3
Manual Type ............................................................................ 6- 6
Audio System ............................................................................... 6-11
Antenna ................................................................................... 6-11
Operating Tips for Audio System ............................................ 6-11
Audio Set ................................................................................. 6-19
Safety Certification .................................................................. 6-36
Interior Equipment ..................................................................... 6-37
Interior Lights .......................................................................... 6-37
Accessories .............................................................................. 6-38
Storage Compartments ............................................................ 6-41
Sunvisors ................................................................................. 6-44
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Climate Control System
Operating the Climate Control
System
Operate the climate control system with
the engine running.
Clearing the Air Inlet
Clear all obstructions like leaves, snow
and ice from the hood and the air inlet in
the cowling grille to improve the system
efficiency.
Foggy Windows
The windows may fog up easily in humid
weather. Use the climate control system to
defog the windows.
To help defog the windows, operate the
air conditioner to dehumidify the air.
Outside/Recirculated Air
Position
Use the outside air position in normal
conditions. The recirculated air position
can be used temporarily when driving on
dusty roads or for quick cooling of the
interior.
Parking in Direct Sunlight
If the vehicle has been parked in direct
sunlight during hot weather, open the
windows to let warm air escape, then run
the climate control system.
Not Using for a Long Period
Run the air conditioner at least once a
month to keep internal parts lubricated.
Check the Refrigerant before
Weather Gets Hot
Have the air conditioner checked before
the weather gets hot. Lack of refrigerant
may make the air conditioner less
efficient. Consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer for refrigerant inspection.
The optional air conditioner is filled with
R134a, a refrigerant that will not damage
the ozone layer.
If the air conditioner is low on refrigerant
or has a malfunction, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Operating Tips
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Climate Control System
Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G
Adjusting the Vents
Directing airflow
You can direct air flow by moving the adjustment knobs and vents.
Adjusting the amount of airflow
These vents can be opened by rotating the vertical wheels up or closed by rotating them
down.
Ve n t O p e r a t i o n
NOTE
When using the 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.
Knob Vent
Open
Close
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Interior Comfort
Climate Control System
Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G
Selecting the Airflow Mode
Dashboard and Floor Vents Defroster Vents
Floor Vents Dashboard Vents Defroster and Floor Vents
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Climate Control System
Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G
Oscillating Air Vent
The air from the center ventilation vent
can automatically be swung in both right
and left directions.
To turn on, push the switch in.
Another push will turn it off. When the
switch is turned off, the direction of
airflow can manually be adjusted by the
thumb wheel.
NOTE
When the switch is turned on, the vent
always swings even when no air comes
out from the center ventilation.
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Climate Control System
Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G
Control Switches
Fan control dial
This dial allows variable fan speeds.
0—Fan off
1—Low speed
2—Medium low speed
3—Medium high speed
4—High speed Temperature control dial
This dial controls temperature of the air
coming through the system. Turn it
clockwise for hot (red) and
counterclockwise for cold (blue).
Manual Type
Fan control dial
Mode selector switch
Mode selector switch
Temperature control dial
Air conditioner switchAir intake selector switch
Hot
Cold
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Mode selector switch
Press the mode selector switch to select
airflow mode (page 6-4).
Air conditioner switch
Press the switch to turn the air conditioner
on. An indicator light on the switch will
illuminate when the fan switch is on.
Press the switch once again to turn the air
conditioner off.Air intake selector switch
This switch controls the source of air
entering the vehicle.
The switch should be kept in the outside
air position under normal conditions.
Press the switch to alternate between the
two positions. The indicator light
illuminates when the recirculated air
position is selected.
Outside air position
This position is automatically selected
when the ignition switch is turned to the
ON position.
Use it for normal ventilation and heating.
The indicator light is out when the outside
air position is selected.
Recirculated air position
This position recirculates air within the
vehicle. Don
’t use the recirculated air
position for long periods when the vehicle
is stopped.
The indicator light is on when the
recirculated air position is selected.
NOTE
The air conditioner may not function
when the outside temperature
approaches 0 ° C (32 °F).
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