2017 MAZDA MODEL CX-9 Owners Manual (in English)

5–3
Interior Features
Climate Control System
Vent Operation (Front)
Adjusting the Vents
Directing airfl ow
To adjust the direction of airfl ow, move the
adjustment knob.
NOTE
 
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 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
only)

Side Vents

knob
close open close openknob

Center Vents

Knob

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5–4
Interior Features
Climate Control System
Selecting the Airfl ow Mode

Dashboard Vents
Dashboard and Floor Vents
Floor VentsDefroster and Floor Vents
Defroster Vents

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5–5
Interior Features
Climate Control System
Front Air Conditioner
Climate control information is displayed on the display.
Passenger temperature
control dial Rear window defogger switch
Mode selector switch
Airflow display Fan control switch AUTO switch
OFF switch
Temperature setting display (Passenger’s side)Windshield defroster switch Air intake selector (recirculated air position) Temperature setting display (driver’s side)
Driver temperature control dial A/C mode display
Mode
selector
display A/C switch
DUAL switch

Control Switches
AUTO switch
By pressing the AUTO switch the
following functions will be automatically
controlled in accordance with the selected
set temperature:
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 Airfl ow temperature
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 Amount of airfl ow
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 Selection of airfl ow mode
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 Outside/Recirculated air selection
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 Air conditioner operation
NOTE
AUTO switch indicator light 
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 When on, it indicates auto operation,
and the system will function
automatically.
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 If any of the following switches are
operated while in auto control, the
AUTO switch indicator turns off.
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 Mode selector switch
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 Fan control switch
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 Windshield defroster switch
The functions for switches other than
those operated continue to operate in
auto control.


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5–6
Interior Features
Climate Control System
OFF switch
Pressing the OFF switch shuts off the
climate control system.
Temperature control dial
This dial controls temperature. Turn it
clockwise for hot and counterclockwise
for cold.
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 When the DUAL switch is off:
 Turn the driver temperature control dial
to control the temperature throughout
the entire cabin.
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 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
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 The climate control 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.
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 The temperature units for the
temperature setting display can be
changed in conjunction with the
temperature units for the outside
temperature display. Refer to Outside
Temperature Display on page 4-18 .

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
 
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
 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.
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 To set the air vent to , press the
windshield defroster switch.
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 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.

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.
NOTE
  The air-conditioning operates when the
A/C switch is pressed even if the fan is
off.
 
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 The air conditioner may not function
when the outside temperature
approaches 0 °C (32 °F).

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5–7
Interior Features
Climate Control System
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
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.

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.
Windshield defroster switch
Press the switch to defrost the windshield
and front door windows.
Refer to Windshield Defrosting and
Defogging on page 5-8 .
Rear window defogger switch
Press the rear window defogger switch to
defrost the rear window.
Refer to Rear Window Defogger on page
4-60 .
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
 
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 Setting the temperature to maximum
hot or cold will not provide the desired
temperature at a faster rate.
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 When selecting heat, the system will
restrict airfl ow until it has warmed to
prevent cold air from blowing out of the
vents.

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5–8
Interior Features
Climate Control System
Windshield Defrosting and
Defogging
Press the windshield 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 windshield 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 windshield 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 windshield more quickly.

Sunlight/Interior Temperature
Sensor
Sunlight sensor
Do not place objects on the sunlight
sensor. Otherwise, the interior temperature
may not adjust correctly.

Sunlight sensor

Interior temperature sensor
Do not cover the interior temperature
sensor. Otherwise, the interior temperature
may not adjust correctly.

Interior temperature sensor

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5–9
Interior Features
Climate Control System
Vent Operation (Rear)
Adjusting the Vents
Directing airfl ow
You can direct air fl ow by moving the adjustment knob.
NOTE
When using the air conditioner, mist may come out from the vents. This is not a sign of
trouble but a result of humid air being suddenly cooled.


knob

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5–10
Interior Features
Climate Control System
Selecting the Airfl ow Mode
Dashboard Vents
Dashboard and Floor VentsFloor Vents

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