
Rear window defogger switch
Press the rear window defogger switch
to defrost the rear window.
Refer to Rear Window Defogger on
page 4-69.
▼Heating
1. Press the  switch.
2. Set the air intake selector to the outside air position (indicator light
turns off).
3. Set the temperature control dial to
the hot position.
4. Set the fan control dial to the desired speed.
5. If dehumidified heating is desired, turn on the air conditioner.
NOTE
If the windshield fogs up easily, press
the 
 switch.If cooler air is desired at face level,
press the 
 switch and adjust the
temperature control dial to maintain
maximum comfort.
The air to the  floor is warmer than air
to the face (except when the
temperature control dial is set at the
extreme hot or cold position).
▼ Cooling
1. Press the  switch.
2. Set the temperature control dial to the cold position.
3. Set the fan control dial to the desired speed.
4. Turn on the air conditioner by pressing the A/C switch.
5. After cooling begins, adjust the fan control dial and temperature
control dial as needed to maintain
maximum comfort.
CAUTION
If the air conditioner is used while
driving up long hills or in heavy traffic,
monitor the high engine coolant
temperature warning indication to see
if it is displayed (page 7-29).
The air conditioner may cause engine
overheating. If the warning indication
is displayed, turn the air conditioner
off (page 7-21).
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 floor level,
press the 
 switch and adjust the
temperature control dial to maintain
maximum comfort.
The air to the floor is warmer than air
to the face (except when the
temperature control dial is set at the
extreme hot or cold position).
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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
The air conditioner operates when
the A/C switch is pressed while the
air conditioner is turned off.
The air conditioner may not function
when the outside temperature
approaches 0 °C (32 °F).
Air intake selector switch
Outside or recircu lated air positions
can be selected. Press the switch to
select outside/recirculated air
positions.
Recirculated air position (
)
Outside air is shut off. Air within the
vehicle is recirculated. 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 position for ventilation
or windshield 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.
NOTE
The recirculated air position is the
default position whenever the
ignition is switched ON, the climate
control system is on, and the outside
temperature exceeds about 73°F
(23 ℃).
To exit the default recirculated air
position, press the air intake selector
switch to select the outside air
position.
When the air intake selector switch is
set to the outside air position and
the outside temperature exceeds
about 73°F (23 ℃), the climate
control system may automatically
select the recirculated air position to
improve the  efficiency of the climate
control system.
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.
Windshield defroster switch
Press the switch to defrost the
windshield and front door windows.
Refer to Windshield Defrosting and
Defogging on page 5-14.
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Rear window defogger switch
Press the rear window defogger switch
to defrost the rear window.
Refer to Rear Window Defogger on
page 4-69.
▼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
Set the control dial to the
recommended temperature of 22 °C
(72 °F), and then adjust it as desired.
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 airflow until the engine has
warmed to prevent cold air from
blowing out of the vents.
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Do not adjust a mobile device or a similar product while driving the vehicle:
Adjusting a mobile device or a similar produ ct while driving the vehicle is dangerous
as it could distract your attention from the vehicle operation which could lead to a
serious accident. Always adjust a mobile device or a similar product while the
vehicle is stopped.
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.
NOTE
Do not use Mazda Connect for a long ti me with the engine stopped. Otherwise,
the battery power could be depleted.
If a mobile phone or CB radio is used in or near the vehicle, it could cause noise to
occur from the audio system. However, this does not indicate a problem.
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SiriusXM® All Access Subscription
Hopefully, you're already loving SiriusXM in your new Mazda. But don't stop there
— you can also listen on the app and online. All Access is the very best subscription
package – with the most channels and the most flexibility. With All Access, you get
every channel available on your vehicle, plus you can listen on the app, online, and
in your home on a variety of connecte d devices. — so you can enjoy SiriusXM
wherever you are. Here's what's included:
Over 150 satellite channels to enjoy in your car, coast-to-coast, 24/7.All kinds of commercial-free music, plus  every major sport, world-class news and
the biggest names in talk & entertainment.
All of our premium programming, including Howard Stern, every NFL, MLB®, and
NBA game, NHL® games, every NASCAR® race, 24/7 talk channels dedicated to
the biggest leagues, and much more.
All SiriusXM services require a subscription, sold separately or as a package by
SiriusXM Radio Inc. (or, in Canada, SiriusXM Canada Inc.), after any trial
subscription which may be included with  your vehicle purchase or lease. To
subscribe after your trial subscrip tion, call 1-877-447-0011 (U.S.A.) or
1-877-438-9677 (Canada).
CAUTION
It is prohibited to copy, decompile, disassemble, reverse engineer, hack,
manipulate, or otherwise make available any technology or software incorporated in
receivers compatible with the SiriusXM satellite radio service or that support the
SiriusXM website, the online service or  any of its content. Furthermore, the AMBE
®
voice compression software included in this product is protected by intellectual
property rights including patent rights, co pyrights, and trade secrets of Digital Voice
Systems, Inc. The SiriusXM Service may  include traffic, weather and other content
and emergency alert information and data. Such information and data is not for
“safety for life”, but is merely supplemental and advisory in nature and, therefore,
cannot be relied upon as safety critical.  Neither SiriusXM nor Mazda is responsible
for any errors in accuracies in the SiriusXM  data services or its use in applications.
The SiriusXM content is subject to change without notice.
NOTE
SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service is available in the 48 contiguous United States and
the District of Columbia. The service is not available in Alaska, Hawaii or Puerto
Rico.
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Interior Lights
▼Interior Lights
NOTE
Do not leave the lights on for long
periods while the engine is turned off.
Otherwise the battery power could be
depleted.
Overhead lights
Front
1. Indicator light
 
Switch
Overhead Lights
ON/OFFPress the switch to turn it on.
Press the switch again to turn off
the lights.
Switch
Overhead Lights
DOOR OFFThe door interlock can be switch-
ed ON/OFF.
When the door interlock is OFF,
the indicator light in the switch
turns on.
 
Door interlock ON (indicator
light in switch is off)
The lights turn on when any of
the doors is opened.
The lights turn on/off in con-
junction with the illuminated
entry system.
Door interlock OFF (indicator
light in switch is on)
The lights do not turn on even
if any of the doors is opened.
The lights do not turn on/off in
conjunction with the illuminat-
ed entry system.
 
Rear
NOTE
The rear overhead light also turn on
and off when the front overhead light
switch is operated.
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Map lights
Press the switch to illuminate the map
lights, and then press the switch again
to turn them off.
NOTE
The map lights will not turn off even if
the switch is pressed in the following
cases:
The overhead lights turn on by
operating the overhead light
ON/OFF switch (
).The overhead lights turn on in
conjunction with a door opening/
closing.
The illuminated entry system is on.
Trunk light (4–door)
The trunk light is on when the trunk is
open and off when it is closed.
NOTE
Do not leave the trunk open for long
periods while the engine is turned off.
Otherwise the battery power could be
depleted.
Luggage compartment light (5–door)
The luggage compartment light is on
when the liftgate is open and off when
it is closed.
NOTE
Do not leave the liftgate open for long
periods while the engine is turned off.
Otherwise the battery power could be
depleted.
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Depending on the device connected
to the accessory socket, the vehicle's
electrical system may be affected,
which could cause the warning light
to illuminate. Disconnect the
connected device and make sure
that the problem is resolved. If the
problem is resolved, disconnect the
device from the socket and switch
the ignition off. If the problem is not
resolved, consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
To prevent discharging of the battery,
do not use the socket for long periods
with the engine off or idling.
Connecting the accessory socket
1. Open the lid.
2. Pass the connection plug cord
through the cutout of the console
and insert the plug into the
accessory socket.
 
1. Plug
Cup Holder
▼ Cup Holder
WARNING
Never use a cup holder to hold hot
liquids while the ve
hicle is moving:
Using a cup holder to hold hot liquids
while the vehicle is moving is
dangerous. If the contents spill, you
could be scalded.
Do not put anything other than cups
or drink cans in cup holders:
Putting objects other than cups or
drink cans in a cup holder is
dangerous.
During sudden braking or
maneuvering , occupants could be hit
and injured, or objects could be
thrown around the vehicle, causing
interference with the driver and the
possibility of an accident. Only use a
cup holder for cups or drink cans.
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