2003 MAZDA MODEL MPV climate control

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Climate Control System
Form No. 8R21-EA-02G
Mode selector dial
Turn the mode selector dial to select
airflow mode (page 6-4).
A/C switch
Push the switch to turn the air conditioner
on. An indicator light on the switch will
illuminate when the fan control dial is on.
Push the switch once again to turn the air
conditioner off.Air intake selector
This switch controls the source of air
entering the vehicle.
Press the switch to alternate between the
and positions. The indicator
light for the selected mode will
illuminate.
It is recommended that under normal
conditions the switch be kept in the
outside air position.
Outside air position ( )
Outside air is taken into the vehicle. Use
this position for normal ventilation and
heating.
NOTE
The air conditioner may not function
when the outside temperature
approaches 0 °C (32 °F).
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Recirculated air position ( )
Outside air is shut off. Air within the
vehicle is recirculated.
This position can be used when driving on
a dusty road or in similar conditions. It
also helps to provide quicker cooling of
the interior.

Heating
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
hot position.
4. Set the fan control dial to the desired
speed.5. If dehumidified heating is desired, turn
on the air conditioner.

Cooling (With Air Conditioner)
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.
4. Turn on the air conditioner.
The Recirculated Air Position:
Using the position in cold or
rainy weather will cause the glass to
fog up. Your vision will be hampered,
which could lead to a serious
accident. Do not use the
position in cold or rainy weather.
WARNING
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).
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5. Adjust the fan control dial and
temperature control dial to maintain
maximum comfort.
Ve n t i l a t i o n
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.

Windshield Defrosting and
Defogging
1. Set the mode selector dial to the
position.
2. Set the temperature control dial to the
desired position. When using the air conditioner while
driving up long hills or in heavy traffic,
closely monitor the temperature gauge
(page 5-21).
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
position, then set the fan control dial
to the position 4.
•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).
CAUTION
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3. Set the fan control dial to the desired
speed.
Dehumidifying (With Air
Conditioner)
Operate the air conditioner in cool or cold
weather to help defog the windshield and
side windows.
1. Set the mode selector dial to the
desired 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.
5. Turn on the air conditioner.
Foggy Windshield:
Using the position with the
temperature control set to the cold
position will cause the outside of the
glass 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 the fan
control dial to position 4.
•If warm air is desired at the floor,
set the mode selector dial to the
position.
•In the or position, outside air
is automatically selected.The air
intake selector switch cannot be
changed to the position.
WARNING
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Adjusting the Vents
Directing airflow
You can direct air flow by moving the adjustment knob.
Vent Operation (Rear)
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
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Selecting the Airflow Mode
Roof and Floor Vents Floor Vents Roof Vents
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Control Switches
Rear air-conditioner main switch
The air conditioner has front and rear
controls. The front air-conditioner
controls override the rear controls.
The rear air-conditioner main switch is
under the front air-conditioner control
panel.This switch allows variable fan speeds for
the rear air-conditioner.
0
—Fan off
REAR
—Select the desired fan speed
with rear air-conditioner
control panel.
1
—Low speed
2
—Medium speed
3
—High speed
Control Panel (Rear)
021
3
021
3
Fan control dial
Fan control dial Temperature control dial Mode selector dial
Type A
NOTE:
(Rear heater type)
(Rear cooler type)
Type BSupplies only hot air
out of floor outlets.
NOTE:
Supplies cold or hot
air out of roof vents
and/or floor outlets. Supplies only cold air
out of roof vents.
0123REAR
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Fan control dial
This dial allows variable fan speeds.
0
—Fan off
1
—Low speed
2
—Medium speed
3
—High speed
Temperature control dial (Type B)
This dial controls temperature. Turn it
clockwise for hot and counterclockwise
for cold.Mode selector dial (Type B)
Turn the mode selector dial to select
airflow mode (page 6-11).
NOTE
When the rear air-conditioner main
switch is not set to the REAR position,
the fan control dial of the rear air-
conditioner control panel does not
work.
The front air-conditioner controls
override the rear controls.
021
3
Hot Cold
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