Mazda 3 Owners Manual: Windshield Defrosting and Defogging
Press the windshield defroster switch.
In this position, the outside air position is automatically selected, and the air conditioner automatically turns on. The air conditioner will directly dehumidify the air to the front windshield and side windows (on ). 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 windshield 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 flow temperature and defog the windshield more quickly.
Operation of Automatic Air
Conditioning
Press the AUTO switch. Selection
of the airflow mode, air intake
selector and amount of airflow will be
automatically controlled.
Use the temperature control dial to
select a desired temp ...
Sunlight/Temperature Sensor
The climate control system measures
inside and outside temperatures, and
sunlight. It then sets temperatures inside
the passenger compartment accordingly.
CAUTION
Do not obstruct either ...
Other materials:
Windshield wipers and washer
The Subaru Solterra windshield wiper system offers both automatic
rain-sensing operation and manual control, allowing precise adjustment for various
weather conditions. The washer system can also be activated for effective cleaning
of the windshield.
NOTICE
■ When the windshield is dry
Do ...
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
ECT Sensor No.1
Resistance inspection
WARNING:
When the engine is hot, it can badly burn. Turn off the engine and wait until
it is cool before removing the ECT sensor.
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Drain the engine coolant..
4. R ...
When Liftgate/Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened
If the vehicle battery is dead or there is a
malfunction in the electrical system and
the liftgate/trunk lid cannot be opened,
perform the following procedure as an
emergency measure to open it:
(5–door)
Remove the cap on the interior
surface of the liftgate with a flathead
screwdrive ...
