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Interior Features
Climate Control System
Operating Tips
y Operate the climate control system with
the engine running.
y 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.
y Clear all obstructions such as leaves,
snow and ice from the hood and the air
inlet in the cowl grille to improve the
system effi ciency.
y Use the climate control system to defog
the windows and dehumidify the air.
y The recirculate mode should be used
when driving through tunnels or while in
a traffi c jam, or when you would like to
shut off outside air for quick cooling of
the interior.
y Use the outside air mode for ventilation
or windshield defrosting.
y 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.
y Run the air conditioner about 10 minutes
at least once a month to keep internal
parts lubricated.
y Have the air conditioner checked before
the weather gets hot. Lack of refrigerant
may make the air conditioner less
effi cient.
The refrigerant specifi cations are
indicated on a label attached to the
inside of the engine compartment. Check
the label before refi lling the refrigerant.
If the wrong type of refrigerant is used,
it could result in a serious malfunction
of the air conditioner.
For details, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Label
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Specifi cations
Specifi cations
Weights
U.S.A. and Canada
Item Weight
Manual transaxle Automatic transaxle
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) 1,772 kg (3,907 lbs) 1,815 kg (4,001 lbs)
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) Front
925 kg (2,039 lbs) 975 kg (2,149 lbs)
Rear 855 kg (1,885 lbs) 848 kg (1,870 lbs)
Mexico
Item Weight
Manual transaxle Automatic transaxle
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) Total
1,815 kg (4,001 lbs) 1,835 kg (4,045 lbs)
Front 920 kg (2,028 lbs) 940 kg (2,072 lbs)
Rear 895 kg (1,973 lbs) 895 kg (1,973 lbs)
GAW (Permissible axle load) Front
945 kg (2,083 lbs) 965 kg (2,127 lbs)
Rear 945 kg (2,083 lbs) 945 kg (2,083 lbs)
Air Conditioner
The type of refrigerant used is indicated on a label attached to the ins\
ide of the engine
compartment. Check the label before recharging the refrigerant. Refer to Climate Control
System on page 5-2 .
Item Classifi cation
Refrigerant Type HFC134a (R-134a)
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