2006 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK air condition

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qDehumidifying (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 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.
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Fully Automatic Typeí
Climate control information is displayed on the information display.
Temperature control dial
Fan control dialMode selector switch
Air intake selector A/C Switch OFF switch
Auto switch
AMB (Ambient
Temperature) switch Windshield
defroster switch
qControl Switches
AUTO switch
By pressing the AUTO switch the
following functions will be automatically
controlled in accordance with the set
temperature:
lAirflow temperature
lAmount of airflow
lSelection of airflow mode
lOutside/Recirculated air selection
lAir conditioner operation
lA/C or A/C ECO selection
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A/C switch
With the AUTO or fan control dial ON,
press the A/C switch to select the air
conditioning (cooling/dehumidifying
functions) on or off.
NOTE
lSelection of A/C and A/C ECO is
done automatically. Although air
conditioning and defogging ability is
reduced, the A/C ECO function is
designed to economize use of the air
conditioning system.
lThe air conditioner may not function
when the outside temperature
approaches 0 °C (32 °F). (Indicator
remains on even when system is off.)
Air intake selector
Outside or recirculated air positions can
be selected. Press the switch to select
outside/recirculated air positions.Recirculated air position (
)
Use this position when going through
tunnels, driving in congested traffic (high
engine exhaust areas) or when quick
cooling is desired.
Outside air position (
)
Use this position for normal conditions
and defogging.
WARNING
The Recirculated Air Position:
Using the
position in cold or
rainy weather will cause the windows
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.
AMB (Ambient Temperature) switch
Press the AMB button to display the
ambient temperature.
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NOTE
lThe displayed ambient temperature
may vary from the actual ambient
temperature depending on the
surrounding area and vehicle
conditions.
lPress the AMB button again to
switch the display from ambient
temperature to the temperature set
for the air conditioner.
Windshield defroster switch
Press the switch to defrost the windshield
and front door windows.
qOperation of Automatic Air
Conditioning
1. Press the AUTO switch. Selection of
the airflow mode, air intake selector
and amount of airflow will be
automatically controlled.
2. Use the temperature control dial to
select a desired temperature.
Hot Cold
To turn off the system, press the OFF
switch.
NOTE
lFor an optimal cabin temperature, set
the temperature close to“72°F”.
Adjust to the desired temperature if
necessary.
lSetting the temperature to maximum
high or low will not provide the
desired temperature at a faster rate.
lWhen selecting heat, the system will
restrict airflow until it has warmed to
prevent cold air from blowing out of
the vents.
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qWindshield Defrosting and Defogging
Press the windshield defroster switch.
In this position, the
position is
automatically selected, and the air
conditioner automatically turned on. The
air conditioner will direct dehumidified air
to the front windshield and side windows
(page 6-4). Airflow amount will be
increased.
WARNING
Foggy Windshield:
Using the
position with the
temperature control set to the cold
position 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 hot or warm position when
using the
position.
NOTE
Use the temperature control dial to
increase the air flow temperature and
defog the windshield more quickly.
qSunlight/Temperature Sensor
The fully automatic air conditioner
function measures inside and outside
temperatures, and sunlight. It then sets
temperatures inside the passenger
compartment accordingly. Don't obstruct
the sensor.
Sunlight sensor
Interior temperature sensor
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Safety Certification
This CD player is made and tested to meet exacting safety standards. It meets FCC
requirements and complies with safety performance standards of the U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services.
CAUTION
lThis CD player should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except qualified service
personnel.
If servicing is required, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
lUse of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those
specified herein may result in hazardous laser exposure. Never operate the CD player
with the top case of the unit removed.
lChanges or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
NOTE
For CD player section:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
NOTE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation.
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qClock
NOTE
When the trip computer is being
displayed, press the CLOCK button to
change the display to the time.
When the ignition switch is in the ACC or
ON position, the time is displayed.
Time setting
NOTE
For trip computer-equipped vehicles,
press the INFO button instead of the
SET button when setting the time.
1. Press the CLOCK button until a beep
sounds, and“12Hr”and“24Hr”will be
displayed.
2. Press the SET button to switch between
“12Hr”and“24Hr”displays. The
selected display will flash.
To select the desired clock setting,
press the CLOCK button again while
the preferred setting is flashing.3.“Hr. ADJUST”will be displayed next,
and the hour portion of the display will
flash. Press the SET button to set the
hour, then press the CLOCK button.
4.“Min. ADJUST”will be displayed
next, and the minutes portion of the
display will flash. Press the SET button
to set the minutes, then press the
CLOCK button.
Time resetting
NOTE
For trip computer-equipped vehicles,
press the INFO button instead of the
SET button when resetting the time.
While the clock is displayed, press the
SET button 1.5 seconds or more. When
the button is released, a beep will sound
and the clock will be reset as follows:
(Example)
12:01―12:29→12:00
12:30―12:59→1:00
NOTE
When the SET button is released, the
seconds are reset to“00”.
qAmbient Temperature Displayí
With manual type air conditioner
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the ambient temperature is
displayed.
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With fully automatic type air
conditioner
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, press the AMB button (page
6-11) on the air conditioner control panel
to display the ambient temperature.
Press the AMB button again to switch the
display from ambient temperature to the
temperature set for the air conditioner.
NOTE
The displayed ambient temperature may
vary from the actual ambient
temperature depending on the
surrounding area and vehicle
conditions.
qClimate Control Display (Fully
Automatic Type)
The climate control system status is
displayed. To operate the climate control
system, refer to“Climate Control System”
(page 6-2).
qAudio Display
The audio system status is displayed. To
operate the audio system, refer to
“Audio System”(page 6-16).
qTrip Computerí
The trip computer can display the
following:
lThe current fuel economy.
lThe average fuel economy.
lThe approximate distance you can
travel on the available fuel.
lThe average vehicle speed.
The ignition switch must be in the ON
position.
Press the INFO button to change the
display mode.
NOTE
When the time is being displayed, press
the INFO button to change the display
to the trip computer.
If you have any problems with your trip
computer, consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
Current fuel economy mode
This mode displays the current fuel
economy by calculating the amount of
fuel consumption and the distance
traveled.
Current fuel economy will be calculated
and displayed every 2 seconds.
When this mode is selected, CONSUM
CUR will be displayed.
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