2017 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 RF fog light

5–8
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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5–12
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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5–18
Interior Features
Audio System
 


 If the memory portion of the CD is
transparent or translucent, do not use the
disc.
Transparent
 


 A new CD may have rough edges on its
inner and outer perimeters. If a disc with
rough edges is used, proper setting will
not be possible and the CD player will
not play the CD. In addition, the disc
may not eject resulting in a malfunction.
Remove the rough edges in advance
by using a ball-point pen or pencil
as shown in the following ¿ gure. To
remove the rough edges, rub the side of
the pen or pencil against the inner and
outer perimeter of the CD.
 


 When driving over uneven surfaces, the
sound may jump.
 


 CDs bearing the logo shown in the
illustration can be played. No other discs
can be played.
 


 Use discs that have been legitimately
produced. If illegally-copied discs such
as pirated discs are used, the system may
not operate properly.
 


 Be sure never to touch the signal surface
when handling the CDs. Pick up a CD
by grasping the outer edge or the edge of
the hole and the outer edge.
 


 Do not stick paper or tape on the CD.
Avoid scratching the reverse side (the
side without a label). The disc may not
eject resulting in a malfunction.
 


 Dust, ¿ nger smudges, and dirt can
decrease the amount of light reÀ ected
from the signal surface, thus affecting
sound quality. If the CD should become
soiled, gently wipe it with a soft cloth
from the centre of the CD to the edge.
 


 Do not use record sprays, antistatic
agents, or household spray cleaners.
Volatile chemicals such as benzine and
thinner can also damage the surface of
the CD and must not be used. Anything
that can damage, warp, or fog plastic
should never be used to clean CDs.
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5–22
Interior Features
Audio System
 


 Be sure never to touch the signal surface
when handling the DVDs. Pick up a
DVD by grasping the outer edge or the
edge of the hole and the outer edge.
 


 Do not stick paper or tape on the DVD.
Avoid scratching the reverse side (the
side without a label). The disc may not
eject resulting in a malfunction.
 


 Dust, ¿ nger smudges, and dirt can
decrease the amount of light reÀ ected
from the signal surface, thus affecting
sound quality. If the DVD should
become soiled, gently wipe it with a soft
cloth from the centre of the DVD to the
edge.
 


 Do not use record sprays, antistatic
agents, or household spray cleaners.
Volatile chemicals such as benzine and
thinner can also damage the surface
of the DVD and must not be used.
Anything that can damage, warp, or fog
plastic should never be used to clean
DVDs.
 


 The DVD player ejects the DVD if the
DVD is inserted upside down. Also dirty
and/or defective DVDs may be ejected.
 


 Do not insert cleaning discs in the DVD
player.
 


 Do not insert any disc with a peel-off
seal af¿ xed to it.




 This unit may not be able to play certain
DVD-R/DVD
R/DVD-RW/DVD
RWs made using a computer or DVD
recorder due to disc characteristics,
scratches, smudges, dirt, etc., or due to
dust or condensation on the lens inside
the unit.
 


 Storing DVDs in the vehicle exposed to
direct sunlight or high temperature may
damage the DVD-R/DVD
R/DVD-
RW/DVD
RWs, and make them
unplayable.
 


 This unit may not be able to play certain
discs made using a computer due to the
application (writing software) setting
used. (For details, consult the store
where the application was purchased.)
 


 Completely read the instruction manual
and cautions for DVD-R/DVD
R/
DVD-RW/DVD
RW s . 


 Do not use discs with cellophane tape
adhering, partially peeled off labels,
or adhesive material exuding from the
edges of the DVD label. Also, do not
use discs with a commercially-available
DVD-R label af¿ xed. The disc may not
eject resulting in a malfunction.
 


 The conditions in which a DVD video
can be played may be pre-determined
depending on the intentions of the disc
software creator. Functions may not
operate as the user intends because
this DVD player operates according to
the design intentions of the software
creator. Always refer to the instructions
accompanying the disc to be played.
 


 Manufactured under license by Dolby
Labouratories, Inc.. Dolby and the
double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Labouratories.
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6–39
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
*Some models.
Headlights (Low beam)
Headlights (High beam)
Running lights
Position lights
Front direction indicator lights
Side direction indicator lights
Brake lights
Rear direction indicator lights
Tail lights
Reverse lights
Rear fog light (Left-hand drive model) *
Rear fog light (Right-hand drive model) *
High-mount brake light
Number plate lights
Overhead light
Boot light
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6–45
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
*Some models.
9. After the hook is detached, pull out
the rear combination lamp unit in the
direction of the arrow and remove it.
Grommet installation hole Clip
HookRear combination
lamp unit
CAUTION
Carefully pull out the rear combination
lamp unit when removing it from the
body.
The wiring may become damaged if the
rear combination lamp unit is forcefully
pulled out.
10. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
anticlockwise and remove it.
11. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
12. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.
Reverse lights, Rear fog light *
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and the headlight switch is off.
2. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
anticlockwise and remove it.
3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.
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