2003 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 MIATA Owners Manual

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Interior Comfort
Climate Control System
Form No. 8R09-EA-02G

Adjusting the Vents
Directing airflow
You can direct air flow by moving the adjustment knob.
Vent Operation
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.
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Selecting the Airflow Mode
Dashboard and Floor Vents
Defroster Vents
Floor Vents Dashboard Vents Defroster and Floor Vents
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Control Switches
Temperature control dial
This dial controls temperature. Turn it
clockwise for hot and counterclockwise
for cold. 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
Control Panel
A/C switch Fan control dial
Rear window defroster switch
Temperature control dial Air intake selector Mode selector dial(page 5-34)
Hot
Cold
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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. The 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 lever controls the source of air
entering the vehicle.
It is recommended that under normal
conditions the lever 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.
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.
NOTE
The air conditioner may not function
when the outside temperature
approaches 0
°C ( (32 ° F).
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
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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.
5. Adjust the fan control dial and temperature control dial to maintain
maximum comfort.
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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When using the air conditioner while
driving up long hills or in heavy traffic,
closely monitor the temperature gauge
(page 5-19).
The air conditioner may cause engine
overheating. If the gauge indicates
overheating, turn the air conditioner
off.
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CAUTION
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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 air intake selector to the position.
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 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).1
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0 1
2
3
4
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3. Set the temperature control dial to the desired position.
4. 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.
WARNING
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Audio System

Power Antenna
The antenna automatically rises when the
radio is turned on, and lowers when it is
turned off.
Radio Reception
AM characteristics
AM signals bend around such things as
buildings or mountains and bounce off the
ionosphere. Therefore, they can reach
longer distances than FM signals. Because
of this, two stations may sometimes be
picked up on the same frequency at the
same time.
FM characteristics
An FM broadcast range is usually about
40—50 km (25
—30 miles) from the
source. Because of extra coding needed to
break the sound into two channels, stereo
FM has even less range than monaural
(non-stereo) FM.
Antenna
• To prevent damaging the antenna,
retract it before entering a car wash
facility or passing beneath a low
overhead clearance.
• Make sure no one is near the
antenna before turning on the radio
to prevent injury or damage to the
antenna.
CAUTION
Operating Tips for Audio
System
Ionosphere
Station 1 Station 2
FM Station
40—50 km
(25—30 miles)
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