2013 MAZDA MODEL 3 5-DOOR Owners Manual

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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
Types of the Climate Control
System ................................................. 6-5
Manual Type
í.................................... 6-6
Fully Automatic Typeí.................... 6-10
Audio System ......................................... 6-16 Antenna ............................................. 6-16
Operating Tips for Audio System ..... 6-17
Types of the Audio Set/System ......... 6-31
Audio Set (Type A) ........................... 6-33
Audio Set (Type B) ........................... 6-63
Audio Control Switch Operation
í.... 6-84
AUX/USB/iPod Mode ...................... 6-88
Safety Certification ......................... 6-107
Bluetooth® Audio (Type A) ................ 6-108 Bluetooth® Audio
í........................ 6-108
Bluetooth® Hands-Free (Type A) ....... 6-118 Bluetooth® Hands-Free
í............... 6-118
Basic Bluetooth® Hands-Free
Operation ........................................ 6-122
Convenient Use of the Hands-Free
System ............................................. 6-127
Hands-Free Setting .......................... 6-133
When Bluetooth® Hands-Free Cannot be
Used ................................................ 6-139
Safety Certification ......................... 6-140
Mazda Bluetooth® Hands-Free Customer
Service ............................................ 6-140 Bluetooth® (Type B) ............................ 6-141
Bluetooth®
í................................... 6-141
Bluetooth® Hands-Free .................. 6-147
Bluetooth® Audio ........................... 6-166
Troubleshooting .............................. 6-170
Safety Certification ......................... 6-174
Interior Equipment ............................. 6-176 Sunvisors ......................................... 6-176
Interior Lights ................................. 6-176
Information Display ........................ 6-178
Multi Information Display
í........... 6-180
Cup Holder ...................................... 6-189
Bottle Holder ................................... 6-190
Storage Compartments .................... 6-191
Accessory Sockets .......................... 6-194
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Operating Tips
qOperating the Climate Control
System
Operate the climate control system with
the engine running.
NOTE
To prevent the battery from being discharged,
do not leave the fan control dial on for a long
period of time with the ignition switched ON
when the engine is not running.
qClearing the Air Inlet
Clear all obstructions such as leaves,
snow and ice from the hood and the air
inlet in the cowl grille to improve the
system efficiency.
qFoggy 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.
NOTE
The air conditioner may be used along with the
heater to dehumidify the air.
qParking 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.
qNot Using for a Long Period
Run the air conditioner about 10 minutes
at least once a month to keep internal
parts lubricated.
qCheck the Refrigerant before the
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 air conditioner is filled with
HFC134a (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.
qReplacement of the Cabin Air
Filterí
Your vehicle is equipped with an air filter
for the air conditioner. It is necessary to
change the filter periodically as indicated
in scheduled maintenance (page 8-4).
Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer for
replacement of the cabin air filter.
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Vent Operation
qAdjusting the Vents
Directing airflow
Side Vents
To adjust the direction of airflow, open the
vents and rotate them left and right.
Push
Center Vents
To adjust the direction of airflow, move
the adjustment knob.
KnobDial
Close
Open
NOTE
When using the air conditioner under humid
ambient temperature conditions, the system
may blow fog from the vents. This is not a sign
of trouble but a result of humid air being
suddenly cooled.
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Climate Control System
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qSelecting the Airflow Mode
Dashboard Vents
Dashboard and Floor Vents
Floor Vents Defroster and Floor Vents
Defroster Vents
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Types of the Climate Control System
Manual type and fully automatic type climate control systems are explained separately.
Check your vehicle's climate control type and read the appropriate pages.
Manual Type ............................................................................................................ page 6-6
Fully Automatic Type ............................................................................................ page 6-10
Interior Comfort
Climate Control System
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Manual Typeí
Temperature control dial
Fan control dial
Mode selector dial
Air intake selector
A/C switch
Some models.
Rear window defroster switch
q
Control Switches
Temperature control dial
Cold Hot
This dial controls temperature. Turn it
clockwise for hot and counterclockwise
for cold. NOTE
(U.S.A.)
When the mode is set to
orwith the fan
control dial in a position other than 0 and the
temperature control dial in the maximum cold
position, the air intake selector switches to the
recirculated air mode and the A/C turns on
automatically.
If A/C is not desired, press the A/C switch to
turn it off.
Fan control dial
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This dial allows variable fan speeds.
0― Fan off
1 ― Low speed
2 ― Medium low speed
3 ― Medium high speed
4 ― High speed
Mode selector dial
Turn the mode selector dial to select
airflow mode (page 6-4).
NOTE
lThe mode selector dial can be set at the
intermediate positions (
) between each
mode. Set the dial to an intermediate
position if you want to slightly adjust the
airflow amount.
lFor example, when the mode selector dial is
at the
position between theand
positions, airflow from the floor vent is less
than that of the
position.
A/C switchí
Press the A/C switch to turn the air
conditioner on. The indicator light on the
switch will illuminate when the fan
control dial is set at position 1, 2, 3, or 4. Press the switch once again to turn the air
conditioner off.
NOTE
The air conditioner may not function when the
outside temperature approaches 0 °C (32 °F).
Air intake selector
This switch controls the source of air
entering the vehicle.
Press the
switch to alternate
between the outside air and recirculated
air modes.
It is recommended that under normal
conditions the switch be kept in the
outside air mode.
Outside air mode (indicator light
turned off)
Outside air is taken into the vehicle. Use
this mode for normal ventilation and
heating.
Recirculated air mode (indicator light
illuminated)
Outside air is shut off. Air within the
vehicle is recirculated.
This mode can be used when driving on a
dusty road or in similar conditions. It also
helps to provide quicker cooling of the
interior.
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WARNING
Do not use the recirculated air mode in
cold or rainy weather:Using the recirculated air mode in
cold or rainy weather is dangerous as
it will cause the windows to fog up.
Your vision will be hampered, which
could lead to a serious accident.
qHeating
1. Set the mode selector dial to the
position.
2. Set the temperature control dial to the hot position.
3. Set the fan control dial to the desired speed.
NOTE
lIf the windshield fogs up easily, set the
mode selector dial to the
position.lIf 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.
lThe 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).
lIn theorposition, the air
conditioner is automatically turned on
(however, the indicator light does not
illuminate) and the outside air mode is
automatically selected to defrost the
windshield.
In the
orposition, the outside air
mode cannot be changed to the recirculated
air mode.
q Cooling (With Air Conditioner)í
1. Set the mode selector dial to the
position.
2. Set the temperature control dial to the cold position.
3. Set the fan control dial to the desired speed.
4. Turn on the air conditioner by pressing the A/C switch.
5. Adjust the fan control dial and temperature control dial to maintain
maximum comfort.
CAUTION
If the air conditioner is used while
driving up long hills or in heavy
traffic, monitor the engine coolant
temperature warning light to see if it
is illuminated or flashing (page 5-52).
The air conditioner may cause engine
overheating. If the warning light is
illuminated or flashing, turn the air
conditioning off (page 7-16).
NOTE
lWhen maximum cooling is desired, set the
temperature control dial to the extreme cold
position and set the air intake selector to
the recirculated air mode, then set the fan
control dial to position 4.
lIf 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.
lThe 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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