2017 MAZDA MODEL CX-5 air conditioning

Operating Tips
•Operate the air-conditioning system
with the engine running.
•To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not leave the fan control
dial/switch on for a long period of time
with the ignition switched ON when the
engine is not running.
•(With i-stop)
The airflow amount may decrease
slightly while the i-stop function is
operating.
•Clear all obstructions such as leaves,
snow and ice from the bonnet and the air
inlet in the cowl grille to improve the
system efficiency.
•Use the air-conditioning system to defog
the windows and dehumidify the air.
•The recirculate mode should be used
when driving through tunnels or while
in a traffic jam, or when you would like
to shut off outside air for quick cooling
of the interior.
•Use the outside air position for
ventilation or windscreen defrosting.
•If the vehicle has been parked in direct
sunlight during hot weather, open the
windows to let warm air escape, then
run the air-conditioning system.
•Run the air cond itioner about 10
minutes at least once a month to keep
internal parts lubricated.
•Have the air conditioner checked before
the weather gets hot . Lack of refrigerant
may make the air conditioner less
efficient.
The refrigerant specifications are
indicated on a label attached to the
inside of the engine compartment. If the
wrong type of refrigerant is used, it
could result in a ser ious malfunction of
the air conditioner. Consult a
professional, government certified
repairer for the inspection or repair
because a special device is required for
the air conditi oner maintenance.
For details, consult an expert repairer,
we recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer.
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Vent Operation
▼Adjusting the Vents
Directing airflow
To adjust the direction of airflow, move
the adjustment knob.
NOTE
•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.
•The air vents can be fully opened and
closed by operating the dial.
Side Vents
Knob
DialOpen
Close
Centre Vents
Knob
Dial
* Some models
Rear Vents*
KnobDial
Close
Open
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▼Selecting the Airflow Mode
Instrument panel Vents
Instrument panel and Floor Vents
Floor Vents Defroster and Floor Vents
Defroster Vents
* With rear vents
NOTE
The location airflow exits the air vents an d the airflow amount may change depending on
the open or close status of the air vents.
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Manual Type
Temperature control dial Fan control dial
Mode selector dial
A/C switch Air intake selector switch Rear window defogger switch
▼Control Switches
Temperature control dial
This dial controls temperature. Turn it
clockwise for hot an
d anticlockwise for
cold.
Fan control dial
This dial allows va riable fan speeds.
The fan has seven speeds.
Mode selector dial
Turn the mode selector dial to select
airflow mode (page 5-6).
NOTE
•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 airflow
between the two modes.
•For example, when the mode selector
dial is at the
position between the
and positions, airflow from the floor
vent is less than that of the
position.
A/C switch
Press the A/C swit ch 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.
NOTE
The air conditioner may not function when
the outside temperature approaches 0 °C
(32 °F).
Air intake selector
This switch controls the source of air
entering the vehicle.

Outside or recirculated air positions can be
selected. Press the switch to select outside/
recirculated air positions.
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Recirculated air position (indicator light
illuminated)
Outside air is shut off. Use this position
when going through tunnels, driving in
congested traffic (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.
WA R N I N G
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.
Rear window defogger switch
Press the rear window defogger switch to
defrost the rear window.
Refer to Rear Windo w Defogger on page
4-76.
▼ Heating
1. Set the mode selector dial to the
position.
2. Set the air intake s elector to the outside
air position (indicator light turns off).
3. Set the temperature control dial to the
hot position.
4. Set the fan control dial to the desired speed.
5. If dehumidified heating is desired, turn
on the air conditioner.
NOTE
•If the windscreen fogs up easily, set the
mode selector dial to the
position.
•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.
•The air to the floor is warmer than air
to the face (except when the temperature
control dial is set at the extreme hot or
cold position).
▼ Cooling
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 traffic, monitor the
high engine coolant temperature warning
indication/warning li ght to see if it is
illuminated or flashing (page 4-42).
The air conditioner may cause engine
overheating. If the warning light is
illuminated or flashing, turn the air
conditioner off (page 7-37).
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NOTE
•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.
•If warmer air is desired at floor level,
set the mode selector dial at the
position and adjust the temperature
control dial to maintain maximum
comfort.
•The air to the floor is warmer than air
to the face (except wh en the temperature
control dial is set at the extreme hot or
cold position).
▼ Ventilation
1. Set the mode sel
ector dial to the
position.
2. Set the air intake selector to the outside
air position (indicator light turns off).
3. Set the temperature control dial to the
desired position.
4. Set the fan control dial to the desired speed.
▼Windscreen Defrosting and
Defogging
1. Set the mode sel
ector 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 dehumidified heating is desired, turn on the air conditioner.
WA R N I N G
Do not defog the windscreen 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
windscreen 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.
NOTE
•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.
•If warm air is desired at the floor, set the
mode selector dial to the
position.
•In the position, the outside air
position is automatically selected. The
air intake selector cannot be changed to
the recirculated air position.
▼ Dehumidifying
Operate the air conditioner in cool or cold
weather to help defog the windscreen and
side windows.
1. Set the mode selector dial to the
desired position.
2. Set the air intake selector to the outside air position (indicator light turns off).
3. Set the temperature control dial to the
desired position.
4. Set the fan control dial to the desired
speed.
5. Turn on the air conditioner by pressing the A/C switch.
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NOTE
One of the functions of the air conditioner
is dehumidifying the air and, to use this
function, the temperature does not have to
be set to cold. Therefore, set the
temperature control dial to the desired
position (hot or cold) and turn on the air
conditioner when you want to dehumidify
the cabin air.
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Fully Automatic Type
Air-conditioning system information is displayed on the display.
Airflow display
Temperature setting display (Driver’s side)
Mode selector
display
A/C mode display
Temperature setting display (Passenger’s side)
Air intake selector
(recirculated air position)
Air intake selector
(outside air position)
Driver temperature control dial
AUTO switch Mode selector switch
Fan control switch OFF switch
Windscreen 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 accordan
ce with the selected
set temperature:
•Airflow temperature
•Amount of airflow
•Selection of airflow 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 continue to operate in
auto control.
OFF switch
Pressing the OFF switch shuts off the
air-conditioning system.
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