2013 MAZDA MODEL CX-9 Owners Manual (in English)

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OUTSIDE (Ambient Temperature)
switch
Press the OUTSIDE switch to display the
ambient temperature.
NOTE
lThe displayed ambient temperature may
vary from the actual ambient temperature
depending on the surrounding area and
vehicle conditions.
lPress the OUTSIDE switch for three
seconds or longer to switch the display
from Fahrenheit to Centigrade or vice
versa.
lPress the OUTSIDE switch again to switch
the display from ambient temperature to the
temperature set for the air conditioner.
DUAL switch
Use the DUAL switch to change the mode
between the individual operation (driver
and passenger) and interconnection
(simultaneous) modes.Individual operation mode (indicator
light illuminated)
The set temperature can be controlled
individually for the driver and front
passenger.
Interconnection mode (indicator light
turned off)
The set temperature for the driver and
front passenger is controlled
simultaneously.
NOTE
lThe set temperature for the front passenger
changes to that of the driver while in the
interconnected mode.
lis displayed on the information
display while in the individual operation
mode.
lThe system changes to the interconnection
mode automatically if the windshield
defroster switch is pressed. The system will
not change to the individual operation
mode by pressing the DUAL switch or
turning the front passenger temperature
control dial.
Windshield defroster switch
Press the switch to defrost the windshield
and front door windows.
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NOTE
In theposition, the air conditioner is
automatically turned on and the
mode is
automatically selected to defrost the
windshield. In the
position, the
mode cannot be changed to themode.
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.
Press the DUAL switch or turn the
front passenger temperature control
dial to control the set temperature
individually for the driver and front
passenger.
Cold
Hot
To turn off the system, press the OFF
switch.NOTE
lSetting the temperature to the 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.
qWindshield Defrosting and Defogging
Press the windshield defroster switch.
In this position, the
position is
automatically selected, and the air
conditioner automatically turns on. The
air conditioner will directly dehumidify
the air to the front windshield and side
windows (page 6-5). Airflow amount will
be increased.
WARNING
Set the temperature control to the hot
or warm position when defogging (
position):
Using the
position with the
temperature control set to the cold
position is dangerous as it will cause
the outside of the windshield to fog
up. Your vision will be hampered,
which could lead to a serious
accident.
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NOTElPress the windshield defroster switch to
change the mode to the interconnection
mode automatically. The system does not
change to the individual operation mode by
pressing the DUAL switch or turning the
front passenger temperature control dial.
lUse the temperature control dial to increase
the air flow temperature and defog the
windshield more quickly.
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Vent Operation (Rear)
qAdjusting the Vents
Directing airflow
You can direct air flow by moving the adjustment knob.
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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qSelecting the Airflow Mode
For vehicles with rear full-auto air conditioning, the airflow mode can be selected
according to the purpose of use.
Instrument panel Vents
Floor Vents
Instrument panel and Floor Vents
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Fully Automatic Type (Rear)
Mode selector display
Rear airflow displayAU TO
Fan control switchTemperature control
switch
OFF switch
Mode selector switch AUTO switch
AUTO switch
REAR switchFront
Rear
SYNC
Temperature setting display
qControl Switches
Rear switch
Press the rear switch to operate the rear air
conditioning.
The indicator illuminates to indicate that
the rear air conditioning is operating.
AUTO switch
By pressing the AUTO switch the
following functions will be automatically
controlled in accordance with the set
temperature:
lAirflow temperature
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lAmount of airflowlSelection of airflow mode
OFF switch
Pressing the OFF switch shuts off the
climate control system.
Temperature control switch
This switch controls temperature. Press
for hot andfor cold.
Fan control switch
The fan has five speeds.
Mode selector switch
The desired airflow mode can be selected
(page 6-13).
qOperation of Automatic Air
Conditioning
Operation from front seats
1. Turn the front air conditioning on.
2. Press the rear switch. The rear air
conditioning operates.
3. Selection of the airflow mode, airflow
amount and temperature will be
automatically controlled to the same
temperature setting as the front air
conditioner for the driver's side.
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NOTElIf the AUTO switch is pressed while the
front A/C switch is off, the rear air
conditioning operates only to circulate air.
lSetting the temperature to the 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.
lWhen the rear air conditioner is controlled
to the same temperature setting as the front
air conditioner for the driver's side,
“SYNC”is displayed on the rear screen.
Operation from rear seats
1. Turn the front air conditioning on.
2. Press the AUTO switch. The selection
of the airflow mode and airflow
amount will be automatically
controlled.
3. Use the temperature control switch to
set the desired temperature.
NOTElIf the AUTO switch is pressed while the
front A/C switch is off, the rear air
conditioning operates only to circulate air.
lSetting the temperature to the 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.
lWhen the rear air conditioner is operated
automatically,“AUTO”is displayed on the
rear screen.
lWhen the rear air conditioner is controlled
to the same temperature setting as the front
air conditioner for the driver's side,
“SYNC”is displayed on the rear screen.
4. To turn off the system, press the OFF
switch.
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