2015 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK Owners Manual (in English)

5–11
Interior Features
Air-Conditioning System
NOTE
  With the airfl ow mode set to the
position and the temperature control
dial set at a medium temperature,
heated air is directed to the feet and
air at a comparably lower
temperature will fl ow through the
central, left and right vents.
  When the fan control dial is ON, and
the mode selector dial is in the
position, the air conditioner is
automatically turned on and the
outside air position is automatically
selected to defrost the windscreen. In
the
position, the outside air
position cannot be changed to the
recirculated air position.
A/C switch
The air conditioning (cooling/
dehumidifying functions) can be turned on
or off by pressing the switch while the fan
control dial is at a position other than 0.
The indicator light turns on while the air
conditioning is operating.
NOTE
The air conditioner may not function
when the outside temperature
approaches 0 °C (32 °F).
Air intake selector
Outside or recirculated air positions can be
selected. Press the switch to select outside/
recirculated air positions.
Recirculated air position (indicator light
illuminated)
Outside air is shut off. Use this position
when going through tunnels, driving in
congested traffi c (high engine exhaust
areas) or when quick cooling is desired.
Outside air position (indicator light
turned off)
Outside air is allowed to enter the
cabin. Use this mode for ventilation or
windscreen defrosting.
WARNING
Do not use the position in cold or
rainy weather:
Using the
position 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.
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Interior Features
Air-Conditioning System
Operation of Automatic Air
Conditioning
1. Set the mode selector dial to the AUTO
position.
2. Set the air intake selector to the outside
air position (indicator light turned off).
NOTE
If the recirculated air position is used
for long periods in cold weather or high
humidity, the windscreen may fog up
more easily.
3. Set the fan control dial to the AUTO
position.
4. Press the A/C switch to operate the air
conditioning (turn indicator light on).
5. Set the temperature control dial to the
desired position.
6. To turn off the system, set the fan
control dial to the 0 position.
NOTE
  Setting the temperature to maximum
high or low will not provide the
desired temperature at a faster rate.
  When selecting heat, the system will
restrict airfl ow until it has warmed to
prevent cold air from blowing out of
the vents.
 For an optimal cabin temperature,
set the temperature close to “25.0”.
Adjust to the desired temperature if
necessary.
Windscreen Defrosting and
Defogging
Set the mode selector dial to the
position and turn the fan control dial to the
desired speed.
In this position, the outside air position
is automatically selected, and when the
fan control dial is ON, the air conditioner
automatically turns on. The air conditioner
will directly dehumidify the air to the front
windscreen and side windows (page 5-4 ).
Airfl ow 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 windscreen to fog up.
Your vision will be hampered, which
could lead to a serious accident.
NOTE
Use the temperature control dial to
increase the air fl ow temperature and
defog the windscreen more quickly.
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Interior Features
Air-Conditioning System
Sunlight/Temperature Sensor
The air-conditioning system measures
inside and outside temperatures, and
sunlight. It then sets temperatures inside
the passenger compartment accordingly.
CAUTION
Do not obstruct either sensor, otherwise
the air-conditioning system will not
operate properly.
Sunlight sensor
Interior temperature sensor
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5–14
Interior Features
Air-Conditioning System
Dual-Zone Automatic Air-Conditioning
Air-conditioning information is displayed on the display.
Airflow display Temperature setting display (driver)
Mode selector
display A/C mode display
Temperature setting display (passenger)
Air intake selector
(recirculated air
position)
Air intake selector
(outside air position) Driver temperature control dial
AUTO switch
Mode selector switch Fan control switchOFF switchWindscreen defroster
switch
Rear window defogger switch
Passenger temperature
control dial
DUAL switch A/C switch
Control Switches
AUTO switch
By pressing the AUTO switch the
following functions will be automatically
controlled in accordance with the selected
set temperature:
 


 Airfl ow temperature



 Amount of airfl ow



 Selection of airfl ow mode



 Outside/Recirculated air selection



 Air conditioner operation



 A/C or A/C ECO selection
NOTE
AUTO switch indicator light


 When on, it indicates auto operation,
and the system will function
automatically.
  If any of the following switches are
operated while in auto control, the
AUTO switch indicator turns off.
 


 Mode selector switch



 Fan control switch



 Windscreen defroster switch
The functions for switches other
than those operated in the above
continue to operate in auto control.
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Interior Features
Air-Conditioning System
OFF switch
Pressing the OFF switch shuts off the air-
conditioning system.
Temperature control dial
This dial controls temperature. Turn it
clockwise for hot and anticlockwise for
cold.
 


 When the DUAL switch is off:
 Turn the driver temperature control dial
to control the temperature throughout
the entire cabin.
 


 When the DUAL switch is on:
 Turn the driver or front passenger
temperature control dial to
independently control the temperature
on each side of the cabin.
NOTE
The air-conditioning system changes to
the individual operation mode ( DUAL
switch indicator light illuminated) by
turning the front passenger temperature
control dial even when the DUAL
switch is off, which allows individual
control of the set temperature for the
driver and front passenger.
Fan control switch
The fan has seven speeds. The selected
speed will be displayed.
Mode selector switch
The desired airfl ow mode can be selected
(page 5-4 ).
NOTE
  With the airfl ow mode set to the
position and the temperature control
dial set at a medium temperature,
heated air is directed to the feet and
air at a comparably lower
temperature will fl ow through the
central, left and right vents.
  To set the air vent to , press the
windscreen defroster switch.
  In the position, the outside air
position is automatically selected.
A/C switch
Pressing the A/C switch while the AUTO
switch is turned on will turn off the air
conditioning (cooling/dehumidifying
functions).
The air conditioning can be turned on and
off by pressing the A/C switch while the
fan control switch is on.
Changes as follows each time the A/C
switch is pressed.
A/C
: A/C ECO
:Stop
NOTE

 The air conditioning operates when
the A/C switch is pressed even if the
fan is off.
  The A/C ECO function is designed
to economize use of the air-
conditioning system. “ A/C ECO ” is
displayed to indicate that the air-
conditioning system is operating at
optimum control.
  The air conditioner may not function
when the outside temperature
approaches 0 °C (32 °F).
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5–16
Interior Features
Air-Conditioning System
Air intake selector
Outside or recirculated air positions can be
selected. Press the switch to select outside/
recirculated air positions.
Recirculated air position (
)
Outside air is shut off. Use this position
when going through tunnels, driving in
congested traffi c (high engine exhaust
areas) or when quick cooling is desired.
Outside air position (
)
Outside air is allowed to enter the
cabin. Use this mode for ventilation or
windscreen defrosting.
WARNING
Do not use the position in cold or
rainy weather:
Using the
position 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.
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.
Windscreen defroster switch
Press the switch to defrost the windscreen
and front door windows.
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Interior Features
Air-Conditioning System
Operation of Automatic Air
Conditioning
1. Press the AUTO switch. Selection
of the airfl ow mode, air intake
selector and amount of airfl ow 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.
To turn off the system, press the OFF
switch.
NOTE
  Setting the temperature to maximum
high or low will not provide the
desired temperature at a faster rate.
  When selecting heat, the system will
restrict airfl ow until it has warmed to
prevent cold air from blowing out of
the vents.
 (European model) For an optimal cabin temperature,
set the temperature close to “22.0”.
Adjust to the desired temperature if
necessary.
(Except European model) For an optimal cabin temperature,
set the temperature close to “25.0”.
Adjust to the desired temperature if
necessary.
Windscreen Defrosting and
Defogging
Press the windscreen defroster switch.
In this position, the outside air position
is automatically selected, and the air
conditioner automatically turns on. The
air conditioner will directly dehumidify
the air to the front windscreen and side
windows (on Page 5-4 ). Airfl ow 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 windscreen to fog up.
Your vision will be hampered, which
could lead to a serious accident.
NOTE
Use the temperature control dial to
increase the air fl ow temperature and
defog the windscreen more quickly.
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5–18
Interior Features
Air-Conditioning System
Sunlight/Temperature Sensor
The air-conditioning system measures
inside and outside temperatures, and
sunlight. It then sets temperatures inside
the passenger compartment accordingly.
CAUTION
Do not obstruct either sensor, otherwise
the air-conditioning system will not
operate properly.
Sunlight sensor
Interior temperature sensor
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