The functions for switches other
than those operated continue to
operate in auto control.
Power switch (System On/Off)
The air-conditioning system turns on or
off by pressing the power switch.
Temperature control dial
This dial controls temperature. Turn it
clockwise for hot and anticlockwise for
cold.
Turn the temperature control dial to
adjust the temperature between 15 °C
(60 °F) and 29 °C (84 °F).
xWhen the SYNC switch is on:
Turn the driver temperature control
dial to control the temperature
throughout the entire cabin.
xWhen the SYNC switch is off:
Turn the driver or front passenger
temperature control dial to
independently control the
temperature on each side of the
cabin.
NOTE
xThe air-conditioning system changes
to the individual operation mode
(SYNC switch indicator light turns
off) by turning the front passenger
temperature control dial even when
the SYNC switch is on, which allows
individual control of the set
temperature for the driver and front
passenger.
xWhen you set the temperature to the
lower or upper limit, “Lo” or “Hi” is
displayed.
xThe 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 4-28.
Fan control switch
The fan has 7 speeds. The selected
speed will be displayed.
Mode selector switch
The desired
airflow mode can be
selected (page 5-4).
NOTE
xWith the airflow 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 flow through the
central, left and right vents.
xTo set the air vent to , press the
windscreen defroster switch.
xIn the position, the outside air
position is automatically selected.
A/C switch
Pressing the A/C switch while the
AUTO switch is turned on will turn
off
the air conditioner (cooling/
dehumidifying functions).
The on/off of the air conditioner
switches each time the A/C switch is
pressed.
NOTE
xThe air conditioner operates when
the A/C switch is pressed while the
air conditioner is turned off.
xThe air conditioner may not function
when the outside temperature
approaches 0 °C (32 °F).
Air intake selector switch
Outside or recirculated air positions
can be selected. Press the switch to
select outside/recirculated air
positions.
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Recirculated air position ()
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 (
)
Outside air is allowed to enter the
cabin. Use this mode for ventilation or
windscreen defrosting.
WARNING
Do not recirculate the air in the cabin
during cold or rainy weather:
Recirculating the air in the cabin during
cold and 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.
SYNC (Synchronized Temperature)
switch
Use the SYNC switch to change the
mode between the individual
operation (driver and passenger) and
interconnection (simultaneous)
modes.
Interconnection mode (indicator light
turns on)
The set temperature for the driver and
front passenger is controlled
simultaneously.
Individual operation mode (indicator
light turns off)
The set temperature can be controlled
individually for the driver and front
passenger.
Windscreen defroster switch
Press the switch to defrost the
windscreen and front door windows.
Refer to Windscreen Defrosting and
Defogging on page 5-11.
Rear window defogger switch
Press the rear window defogger switch
to defrost the rear window.
Refer to Rear Window Defogger on
page 4-66.
▼Operation of Automatic Air
Conditioner
1. Press the AUTO switch. Selection of
the
airflow mode, air intake
selector and amount of
airflow will
be automatically controlled.
2. Use the temperature control dial to
select a desired temperature.
If you want to set the temperature
on the front passenger's side
separately from the driver's side,
turn the front passenger
temperature control dial to switch
the mode automatically to the
individual operation mode and set
the temperature for the front
passenger's side.
To turn off the system, press the power
switch.
NOTE
xSet the control dial to the
recommended temperature of 22 °C
(72 °F), and then adjust it as desired.
xSetting the temperature to maximum
hot or cold will not provide the
desired temperature at a faster rate.
xWhen selecting heat, the system will
restrict
airflow until the engine has
warmed to prevent cold air from
blowing out of the vents.
▼Windscreen Defrosting and
Defogging
Press the windscreen defroster switch.
In this position, the outside air position
is automatically selected, and the air
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conditioner automatically turns on.
The air conditioner will directly
dehumidify the air to the front
windscreen and side windows on page
5-4.
Airflow 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
xFogging on the windows clears up
more easily while the air conditioner
is on, but they will fog up more easily
if the air conditioner is turned off.
xBe careful that the windows do not
fog up when doing any of the
following:
xSwitching to recirculate mode xTurning off the air conditioner xUse the temperature control dial to
increase the air flow temperature
and defog the windscreen more
quickly.
▼Sunlight/Temperature Sensor
The air-conditioning system measures
inside and outside temperatures,
humidity and sunlight using the
sunlight/temperature sensor. It sets
temperatures inside the cabin
accordingly.
CAUTION
Do not obstruct both sensors,
otherwise the air-conditioning system
will not operate properly.
Sunlight sensor
1. Sunlight sensor
Interior temperature sensor
1. Interior temperature sensor
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Mazda Connect Basic Operations
▼Mazda Connect Basic Operations
NOTE
The explanation of functions described in this manual may differ from the actual
operation, and the shapes of screens and buttons and the letters and characters
displayed may also differ from the actual appearance.
Additionally, depending on future software updates, the content may successively
change without notice.
▼Commander Switch Operation
The commander switch can be used to switch to each function and to operate each
function.
Set the palm of your hand on the commander knob so that your fingers can touch
each of the switches.
You can switch the screens without having to look down at your hand.
NOTE
For safety reasons, some operations are disabled while driving the vehicle.
The shape of the switches varies depending on the vehicle model.
No. Item Explanation
1
Commander knob (selection):
Rotate or slide the commander knob to highlight/select the on-screen
functions you want to use.
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No. Item Explanation
5
Favourites button:
Displays the favourites screen.
Press and hold to register AM/FM stations, contacts, navigation desti-
nations, or any highlighted menu items to create easily accessible
shortcuts.
6
Home button:
Displays the home screen.
(While Apple CarPlay or Android Auto™ is displayed)
Displays the Apple CarPlay or Android Auto™ home screen.
(While Apple CarPlay or Android Auto™ is connected)
Press and hold while the Mazda Connect screen is displayed to switch
the screen from Mazda Connect to Apple CarPlay or Mazda Connect
to Android Auto™. In addition, press and hold while the Apple CarPlay
or Android Auto™ screen is displayed to switch to the Mazda Connect
screen.
7
Back button:
Returns to previous screen.
8
Map button:
Displays the navigation screen (vehicles with navigation system).
In order for the navigation system to function, the SD card for the navi-
gation system is required.
If the SD card for the navigation system is not inserted, the compass in-
dicating the direction in which the vehicle is moving is displayed.
For the navigation system operation, refer to the navigation system
manual.
(During Apple CarPlay or Android Auto™ route guidance)
Displays the Apple CarPlay or Android Auto™ map screen.
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