2017 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 RF air conditioning

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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5–10
Interior Features
Air-Conditioning System
Fully Automatic Type
Rear window defogger switch Air intake selector switchFan control dial Temperature control dial
A/C switch
Rear window defogger switch Air intake selector switch A/C switchMode selector dial
Fan control dial Temperature control dial Mode selector dial Type A
Type B
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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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5–12
Interior Features
Air-Conditioning 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 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.
WARNING
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 Window Defogger on page
4-77 .
Operation of Automatic Air-
conditioning
1. Set the mode selector dial to the AUTO
position.
2. Set the air intake selector to the outside
air position (indicator light turned off).
NOTE
If the recirculated air position is used
for long periods in cold weather or high
humidity, the windscreen may fog up
more easily.
3. Set the fan control dial to the AUTO
position.
4. Press the A/C switch to operate the air-
conditioning (turn indicator light on).
5. Set the temperature control dial to the
desired position.
6. To turn off the system, set the fan
control dial to the 0 position.
NOTE
  Setting the temperature to maximum
hot or cold will not provide the
desired temperature at a faster rate.
  When selecting heat, the system will
restrict airÀ ow until it has warmed to
prevent cold air from blowing out of
the vents.
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5–13
Interior Features
Air-Conditioning System
Windscreen Defrosting and
Defogging
Set the mode selector dial to the
position and turn the fan control dial to the
desired speed.
In this position, the outside air position
is automatically selected, and when the
fan control dial is ON, the air conditioner
automatically turns on. The air conditioner
will directly dehumidify the air to the
front windscreen and side windows (page
5-4 ). AirÀ 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 windscreen 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 À ow temperature and
defog the windscreen more quickly.
Sunlight/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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5–96
Interior Features
Bluetooth®
Troubleshooting for Voice Recognition
If you do not understand an operation
method while in the voice recognition
mode, say “Tutorial” or “Help”.
Commands useable anytime during
voice recognition
“Go Back” and “Cancel” are commands
which can be used at anytime during voice
recognition.
Returning to previous operation
To return to the previous operation, say,
“Go Back” while in voice recognition
mode.
Cancel
To put the Bluetooth
® Hands-Free system
in standby mode, say, “Cancel” while in
voice recognition mode.
To prevent a deterioration in the voice
recognition rate and voice quality, the
following points should be observed:
 




The voice recognition cannot be
performed while voice guidance or
the beep sound is operating. Wait
until the voice guidance or the beep
sound is ¿ nished before saying your
commands.
 


 Phone related commands are available
only when your phone is connected via
Bluetooth
® . Make sure your phone is
connected via Bluetooth ® before you
operate phone related voice commands.
 


 Music play commands, such as Play
Artist and Play Album can be used only
in USB audio mode.
 


 Do not speak too slowly or loudly (no
loud voice).
 


 Speak clearly, without pausing between
words or numbers.
 


 Dialects or different wording other
than hands-free prompts cannot be
recognised by voice recognition. Speak
in the wording speci¿ ed by the voice
commands.
 


 It is not necessary to face the
microphone or approach it. Speak the
voice commands while maintaining a
safe driving position.
 


 Close the windows and/or the
convertible top to reduce loud noises
from outside the vehicle, or turn down
the airÀ ow of the air-conditioning
system while Bluetooth
® Hands-Free is
being used.
 


 Make sure the vents are not directing air
up towards the microphone.
NOTE
If the voice recognition performance is
not satisfactory.
Refer to Troubleshooting on page
5-119 .
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10–2
Index
1
120 km/h warning beep ....................... 7-53
A
Accessory Socket .............................. 5-125
Active Bonnet Warning Beep.............. 7-50
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS)................................................. 4-102
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories ........................................... 8-3
Adjustable Speed Limiter ................. 4-122
Activation/deactivation ............... 4-125
Adjustable speed limiter display ... 4-123
Adjustable speed limiter main
indication (white) ........................ 4-124
Adjustable speed limiter main indicator
light (amber) ................................ 4-124
Adjustable speed limiter set indication
(green) ......................................... 4-124
Adjustable speed limiter set indicator
light (green) ................................. 4-124
Setting the system ....................... 4-127
Speed limiter warning beep ......... 4-124
Temporarily cancelling the
system .......................................... 4-128
Adjustable Speed Limiter Display ...... 4-30
Advanced Key
Advanced keyless entry system ...... 3-9
Operational range .......................... 3-10
Air Bag/Seat Belt Pretensioner System
Warning Beep ...................................... 7-49
Air Bag Systems ................................. 2-33
Air-Conditioning System ...................... 5-2
Fully automatic type ...................... 5-10
Manual type ..................................... 5-5
Operating tips .................................. 5-2
Vent operation ................................. 5-3
Ambient Temperature Display ... 4-29, 4-37
Antilock Brake System (ABS) ............ 4-86
Ashtray .............................................. 5-133 Audio Control Switch
Adjusting the volume .................... 5-70
Mute switch ................................... 5-71
Seek switch.................................... 5-70
Audio System ...................................... 5-14
Aerial ............................................. 5-14
Audio control switch ..................... 5-69
Audio set
[Type A (non-touchscreen)] ........... 5-28
Audio set
[Type B/Type C (touchscreen)] ..... 5-44
AUX/USB mode ........................... 5-71
Operating tips for audio system .... 5-14
Automatic Transmission ..................... 4-51
Active Adaptive Shift (AAS) ........ 4-53
Direct mode ................................... 4-61
Driving tips.................................... 4-61
Manual shift mode......................... 4-55
Shift-lock override ........................ 4-54
Shift-lock system ........................... 4-54
Shift position indication ................ 4-52
Transmission ranges ...................... 4-52
Warning light ................................. 4-52
B
Back Trim Storage Box ..................... 5-132
Battery ................................................. 6-28
Inspecting electrolyte level ........... 6-30
Maintenance .................................. 6-30
Recharging .................................... 6-30
Replacement .................................. 6-30
Speci¿ cations .................................. 9-4
Battery Runs Out ................................. 7-20
Jump-starting ................................. 7-20
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) .......... 4-112
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
switch .......................................... 4-117
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System
warning beep ....................................... 7-54
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