2016 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK air condition

4–114
When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
CAUTION
Heed the following precautions to assure correct operation of each system.  


¾ Do not adhere stickers (including transparent stickers) to the surface of the radiator
grille and front emblem in and around the radar sensor (front), and do not replace
the radiator grille and front emblem with any product that is not a genuine product
designed for use with the radar sensor (front).
 


¾ The radar sensor (front) includes a function for detecting soiling of the radar
sensor's front surface and informing the driver, however, depending on the
conditions, it may require time to detect or it may not detect plastic shopping bags,
ice or snow. If this occurs, the system may not operate correctly, therefore always
keep the radar sensor (front) clean.
 


¾ Do not install a grille guard.



¾ If the front part of the vehicle has been damaged in a vehicle accident, the position
of the radar sensor (front) may have moved. Stop the system immediately and
always have the vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
 


¾ Do not use the front bumper to push other vehicles or obstructions such as when
pulling out of a parking space. Otherwise, the radar sensor (front) could be hit and
its position deviated.
 


¾ Do not remove, disassemble, or modify the radar sensor (front).



¾ For repairs, replacement or paint work around the radar sensor (front), consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
 


¾ Do not modify the suspension. If the suspension are modi¿ ed, the vehicle's posture
could change and the radar sensor (front) may not be able to correctly detect a
vehicle ahead or an obstruction.

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4–125
When Driving
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
N O T E
Because this system detects slight changes in tire conditions, the timing of the warning may
be faster or slower in the following cases:
 


y The size, manufacturer, or the type of tires is different from the speci¿ cation.



y The size, manufacturer, or the type of a tire is different from the others, or the level of tire
wear is excessively different between them.
 


y A run-À at tire, studless tire, snow tire, or tire chains are used.



y An emergency tire is used (The tire pressure monitoring system warning light may À ash
and then continue illuminating).
 


y A tire is repaired using the emergency À at tire repair kit.



y The tire pressure is excessively higher than the speci¿ ed pressure, or the tire pressure is
suddenly lowered for some reason such as a tire burst during driving.
 


y The vehicle speed is lower than about 15 km/h (9.3 mph) (including when the vehicle is
stopped), or the drive period is shorter than 5 minutes.
 


y The vehicle is driven on an extremely rough road or a slippery, icy road.



y Hard steering and rapid acceleration/deceleration are repeated such as during aggressive
driving on a winding road.
 


y Load on the vehicle is applied to a tire such as by loading heavy luggage to one side of
the vehicle.
 


y System initialization has not been implemented with the speci¿ ed tire pressure.
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5–1*Some models.
5Interior Features
Use of various features for ride comfort, including air-conditioning and
audio system.



Climate Control System..................................................................... 5-2
Operating Tips ............................................................................... 5-2
Vent Operation .............................................................................. 5-3
Manual Climate Control ............................................................... 5-5
Automatic Climate Control ........................................................... 5-9
Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control ....................................... 5-12

Audio System .................................................................................... 5-16
Antenna ....................................................................................... 5-16
Operating Tips for Audio System ............................................... 5-17
Audio Set (Type A) ..................................................................... 5-25
Audio Set (Type B) ..................................................................... 5-36
Audio Control Switch Operation
* ............................................... 5-57
AUX/USB/iPod mode ................................................................. 5-59

Bluetooth
® ......................................................................................... 5-77
Bluetooth®* .................................................................................. 5-77
Bluetooth® Hands-Free (Type A)* ............................................... 5-99
Bluetooth® Hands-Free (Type B)* ............................................. 5-105
Bluetooth® Audio (Type A)* ...................................................... 5-115
Bluetooth® Audio (Type B)* ...................................................... 5-117
Troubleshooting* ....................................................................... 5-131

Interior Equipment ........................................................................ 5-134
Sunvisors ................................................................................... 5-134
Interior Lights ........................................................................... 5-135
Accessory Sockets .................................................................... 5-137
Cup Holder ................................................................................ 5-138
Bottle Holder ............................................................................. 5-139
Storage Compartments .............................................................. 5-140
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5–2
Interior Features
Climate Control System
O p e r a t i n g T i p s
 












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 ef¿ 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 traf¿ c jam, or when you would like to
shut off outside air for quick cooling of
the interior.
 


y Use the outside air position 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.

(With A/C switch)
 




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
ef¿ cient.

 The refrigerant speci¿ cations are
indicated on a label attached to the
inside of the engine compartment. Check
the label before re¿ 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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5–3
Interior Features
Climate Control System
Vent Operation
Adjusting the Vents
Directing airÀ ow
To adjust the direction of airÀ ow, move the
adjustment knob.
N O T E
 


y 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.
 


y The air vents can be fully opened and
closed by operating the dial.

Side Vents

Open Knob Knob
Dial
Dial
Close Open
Close
Center Vents

Knob

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5–5
Interior Features
Climate Control System
*Some models.
Manual Climate Control

Rear window defogger switch Temperature control dial
Fan control dialMode selector dial
A/C switch
Air intake selector
(recirculated air
position)Air intake selector
(outside air position)
With A/C switch

Control Switches
Temperature control dial
This dial controls temperature. Turn it
clockwise for hot and counterclockwise
for cold.
N O T E
When the mode is set to or with 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
position 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
The fan has seven speeds.
Mode selector dial
Turn the mode selector dial to select
airÀ ow mode (page 5-4 ).
N O T E




y The mode selector dial can be set at the
intermediate positions (
) between
each mode. Set the dial to an
intermediate position if you want to split
the airÀ ow between the two modes.




y For example, when the mode selector
dial is at the
position between the
and
positions, airÀ ow from the À oor
vent is less than that of the
position.
A/C switch *
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 in any position except OFF.

Press the switch once again to turn the air
conditioner off.
N O T E
The air conditioner may not function when
the outside temperature approaches 0 °C
(32 °F).

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5–6
Interior Features
Climate Control System
Air intake selector
This switch controls the source of air
entering the vehicle.

Press the air intake selector switch to
alternate between the outside air and
recirculated air positions.
Recirculated air position (
)
Outside air is shut off. Air within the
vehicle is recirculated.
Outside air position (
)
Outside air is allowed to enter the
cabin. Use this mode for ventilation or
windshield defrosting.
WARNING
Do not use the recirculated air position
in cold or rainy weather:
Using the recirculated air 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.

Heating
1. Set the mode selector dial to the
position.
2. Set the air intake selector to the outside
air position.
3. Set the temperature control dial to the
hot position.
4. Set the fan control dial to the desired
speed.
5. If dehumidi¿ ed heating is desired, turn
on the air conditioner.

N O T E
 


y If the windshield fogs up easily, set the
mode selector dial to the
position. 


y If 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.
 


y The air to the À oor is warmer than air
to the face (except when the temperature
control dial is set at the extreme hot or
cold position).

Cooling (With air conditioner)
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. After cooling begins, adjust the fan
control dial and temperature control
dial as needed to maintain maximum
comfort.

CAUTION
If the air conditioner is used while
driving up long hills or in heavy
traffi c, monitor the engine coolant
temperature warning light to see if it is
illuminated or fl ashing (page 4-20 ).
The air conditioner may cause engine
overheating. If the warning light is
illuminated or fl ashing, turn the air
conditioning off (page 7-19 ).

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5–7
Interior Features
Climate Control System
N O T E
 


y When maximum cooling is desired,
set the temperature control dial to the
extreme cold position and set the air
intake selector to the recirculated air
position, then turn the fan control dial
fully clockwise.
 


y If warmer air is desired at À oor level,
set the mode selector dial at the

position and adjust the temperature
control dial to maintain maximum
comfort.
 


y The air to the À oor is warmer than air
to the face (except when the temperature
control dial is set at the extreme hot or
cold position).

Ventilation
1. Set the mode selector dial to the
position.
2. Set the air intake selector to the outside
air position.
3. Set the temperature control dial to the
desired position.
4. Set the fan control dial to the desired
speed.

Windshield Defrosting and
Defogging
1. Set the mode selector dial to the
position.
2. Set the temperature control dial to the
desired position.
3. Set the fan control dial to the desired
speed.
4. If dehumidi¿ ed heating is desired, turn
on the air conditioner.

WARNING
Do not defog the windshield using the

position with the temperature
control set to the cold 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. Set
the temperature control to the hot or
warm position when using the

position.

N O T E
 


y For maximum defrosting, turn on the air
conditioner, set the temperature control
dial to the extreme hot position, and
turn the fan control dial fully clockwise.
 


y If warm air is desired at the À oor, set the
mode selector dial to the
position. 


y In the or position, the air
conditioner is automatically turned on
and the outside air position is
automatically selected to defrost the
windshield. In the
or position, the
outside air position cannot be changed
to the recirculated air position.

Dehumidifying (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 outside
air position.
3. Set the temperature control dial to the
desired position.
4. Set the fan control dial to the desired
speed.
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