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.
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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9–6
Speci ¿ cations
Speci ¿ cations
Weights
U.S.A. and Canada
Item Weight
2WD AWD
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) 1,742 kg (3,840 lbs) 1,810 kg (3,990 lbs)
GAWR (Gross Axle
Weight Rating) Front 933 kg (2,057 lbs) 958 kg (2,112 lbs)
Rear 812 kg (1,790 lbs) 860 kg (1,896 lbs)
Mexico
Item Weight
2WD AWD
GVW (Gross Vehicle
Weight) Total 1,742 kg (3,840 lbs) 1,807 kg (3,984 lbs)
Front 910 kg (2,006 lbs) 929 kg (2,048 lbs)
Rear 832 kg (1,834 lbs) 878 kg (1,936 lbs)
GAW (Permissible
axle load) Front 930 kg (2,050 lbs) 952 kg (2,099 lbs)
Rear 887 kg (1,955 lbs) 931 kg (2,052 lbs)
Air Conditioner
The type of refrigerant used is indicated on a label attached to the inside of the engine
compartment. Check the label before recharging the refrigerant. Refer to Climate Control
System on page 5-2 .
Item Classi ¿ cation
Refrigerant Type HFC134a (R-134a)
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