2017 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 RF lock

5–6
Interior Features
Air-Conditioning System
Control Switches
Temperature control dial
This dial controls temperature. Turn it
clockwise for hot and anticlockwise for
cold.
NOTE
(Type A)
When the mode is set to
, or a
position in between them 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
This dial allows variable fan speeds.
The fan has seven speeds.
Mode selector dial
Turn the mode selector dial to select
airÀ ow mode (page 5-4 ).
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 airÀ ow between the two
modes.
  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.
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.
Recirculated air position (indicator light
illuminated)
Outside air is shut off. Use this position
when going through tunnels, driving in
congested traf¿ 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.
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Interior Features
Air-Conditioning System
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 À oor level,
set the mode selector dial at the
position and adjust the temperature
control dial to maintain maximum
comfort.
  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 (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 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 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.
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5–9
Interior Features
Air-Conditioning System
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 À oor, set
the mode selector dial to the
position. (Type A) When the fan control dial is ON, and
the mode selector dial is in the
position, the outside air position is
automatically selected.
 (Type B) When the fan control dial is ON, and
the mode selector dial is in the
position, the outside air position is
automatically selected. The air intake
selector 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 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.
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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5–11
Interior Features
Air-Conditioning System
Control Switches
Temperature control dial
This dial controls temperature. Turn it
clockwise for hot and anticlockwise for
cold.
Fan control dial
The fan has seven speeds.
AUTO position
The amount of airÀ ow will be
automatically controlled in accordance
with the set temperature.
Except AUTO position
The airÀ ow amount can be adjusted to the
desired level by turning the dial.
0 position
To turn off the system, set the dial to 0
position.
Mode selector dial
Turn the mode selector dial to select
airÀ ow mode (page 5-4 ).
AUTO position
The airÀ ow mode automatically adjusts to
the selected temperature.
Except AUTO position
The desired airÀ ow position can be
selected by turning the dial.
NOTE
  With the airÀ 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 À 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.
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).
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5–14
Interior Features
Audio System
Aerial
To remove the aerial, turn it anticlockwise.
To install the aerial, turn it clockwise.
Make sure the aerial is securely installed.
Install
Remove
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the aerial, remove
it before passing beneath a low overhead
clearance.
NOTE
When leaving your vehicle unattended,
we recommend that you remove the
aerial and store it inside the vehicle.
Operating Tips for Audio
System
WARNING
Always adjust the audio while the
vehicle is stopped:
Do not adjust the audio control
switches while driving the vehicle.
Adjusting the audio while driving
the vehicle is dangerous as it could
distract your attention from the vehicle
operation which could lead to a serious
accident.
Even if the audio control switches are
equipped on the steering wheel, learn
to use the switches without looking
down at them so that you can keep your
maximum attention on the road while
driving the vehicle.
CAUTION
For the purposes of safe driving, adjust
the audio volume to a level that allows
you to hear sounds outside of the vehicle
including car horns and particularly
emergency vehicle sirens.
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5–28
Interior Features
Audio System
Audio Set [Type A (non-touchscreen)]



Power/Volume/Sound Controls ............................................................................. page 5-30



Clock ..................................................................................................................... page 5-32



Operating the Radio .............................................................................................. page 5-34



Operating the Compact Disc (CD) Player............................................................. page 5-38



How to use Auxiliary jack/USB port .................................................................... page 5-41



Error Indications ................................................................................................... page 5-42
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5–30
Interior Features
Audio System
Power/Volume/Sound Controls
Power/Volume/Audio control dialMenu button Audio display
Power ON/OFF
Switch the ignition to ACC or ON. Press
the power/volume dial to turn the audio
system on. Press the power/volume dial
again to turn the audio system off.
Volume adjustment
To adjust the volume, turn the power/
volume dial. Turn the power/volume
dial clockwise to increase volume,
anticlockwise to decrease it.
Audio sound adjustment
1. Press the menu button (
) to select
the function. The selected function will
be indicated. 2. Turn the audio control dial to adjust the
selected functions as follows:
Indication Setting value Tu r n
Anticlockwise Tu r n
Clockwise
AF
(Setting Alternative
Frequency (AF)) Off On
R E G
(Setting Regional
Programme (REG)) Off On
A L C
(Automatic volume
adjustment) Level
decrease Level
increase
BASS
(Low pitch sound) Decrease
bass Increase
bass
TREB

(Treble sound) Decrease
treble Increase
treble
FADE
(Front/back volume
balance) — Reduces
volume
of front
speakers
B A L
(Left/right volume
balance) Shift the
sound to
the left Shift the
sound to
the right
BEEP

(Audio operation sound) Off On
12Hr
24Hr
(12 Hr/24 Hr time
adjustment) 12Hr
(Flashing) 24Hr
(Flashing)
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5–31
Interior Features
Audio System
NOTE
If not operated for several seconds, the
display returns to the previous display.
To reset bass, treble, fade, and balance,
press the menu button (
) for 2
seconds. The unit will beep and
“ CLEAR ” will be displayed.
AF (Setting Alternative Frequency (AF))
The AF function of the Radio Data System
(RDS) can be set on or off.
Refer to Operating the Radio on page
5-34 .
REG (Setting Regional Programme
(REG))
The REG function of the Radio Data
System (RDS) can be set on or off.
Refer to Operating the Radio on page
5-34 .
ALC (Automatic volume adjustment)
The automatic level control (ALC)
changes the audio volume automatically
according to the vehicle speed. The faster
the vehicle speed, the higher the volume
increases. ALC has ALC OFF and ALC
LEVEL 1 to 7 modes. At ALC LEVEL 7,
the amount that the volume can increase
is at the maximum. Select the mode
according to the driving conditions.
BEEP (Audio operation sound)
The setting for the operation sound when
pressing and holding a button can be
changed. The initial setting is ON. Set to
OFF to mute the operation sound. 1 2 H r
24Hr
(12 Hr/24 Hr time adjustment)
Rotating the audio control dial switches
the display between 12 and 24-hour clock
time (page 5-32 ).
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