Mazda 3 Owners Manual: Windshield Defrosting and Defogging
- Set the mode selector dial to the
position. - Set the temperature control dial to the desired position.
- Set the fan control dial to the desired speed.
- If dehumidified heating is desired, turn on the air conditioner.
WARNING
Do not defog the windshield 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 windshield 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 |
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 floor, set the
mode selector dial to the
position. - In the
or
position, the air
conditioner is automatically turned on and the outside air position is automatically selected to defrost the windshield. In the
or
position, the
outside air position cannot be changed to the recirculated air position.
Cooling (With air conditioner)
Set the mode selector dial to the
position.
Set the temperature control dial to the
cold position.
Set the fan control dial to the desired
speed.
Turn on the air conditioner by press ...
Dehumidifying (With air
conditioner)
Operate the air conditioner in cool or cold
weather to help defog the windshield and
side windows.
Set the mode selector dial to the desired
position.
Set the air intake selector to the outs ...
Other materials:
Variable Valve Timing Actuator Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
CAUTION:
Variable valve timing actuator can not be disassembled because it is a precision
unit.
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove the plug hole plate..
4. Disconnect the wiring harness.
5. Remove the ignition coils..
6. Remo ...
Power Windows
The ignition must be switched ON for the
power windows to operate.
WARNING
Make sure the opening is clear before
closing a window:
Closing a power window is dangerous.
A person's hands, head, or even neck
could be caught by the window and
result in serious injury or even d ...
Hood Latch Switch Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the hood latch..
3. Verify that the continuity is as indicated in the table.
If not as indicated in the table, replace the hood latch.
NOTE:
Press the latch lever in using a flathead screwdriver to inspect the c ...
