Mazda 3 Owners Manual: Control Switches
Temperature control dial
This dial controls temperature. Turn it clockwise for hot and counterclockwise for cold.
NOTE
When the mode is set to 
or
with the
fan control dial in a position other than 0
and the temperature control dial in the
maximum cold position, the air intake
selector switches to the recirculated air
position and the A/C turns on
automatically.
If A/C is not desired, press the A/C switch to turn it off.
Fan control dial
The fan has seven speeds.
Mode selector dial
Turn the mode selector dial to select airflow mode (
NOTE
- The mode selector dial can be set at the
intermediate positions (
)
between each mode. Set the dial to an intermediate position if you want to split the airflow between the two modes. - For example, when the mode selector
dial is at the
position between
the
and
positions, airflow from
the floor vent is less than that of the
position.
A/C switch *
Press the A/C switch to turn the air conditioner on. The indicator light on the switch will illuminate when the fan control dial is in any position except OFF.
Press the switch once again to turn the air conditioner off.
NOTE The air conditioner may not function when the outside temperature approaches 0 °C (32 °F).
Air intake selector
This switch controls the source of air entering the vehicle.
Press the air intake selector switch to alternate between the outside air and recirculated air positions.
Recirculated air position (
)
Outside air is shut off. Air within the vehicle is recirculated.
Outside air position (
)
Outside air is allowed to enter the cabin. Use this mode for ventilation or windshield defrosting.
| WARNING Do not use the recirculated air position in cold or rainy weather: Using the recirculated air 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 |
Heating
Set the mode selector dial to the
position.
Set the air intake selector to the outside
air position.
Set the temperature control dial to the
hot position.
Set the fan control dial to ...
Other materials:
Wastegate Control Solenoid Valve Inspection [Mzr 2.3 Disi Turbo]
Airflow Inspection
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove the wastegate control solenoid valve..
4. Inspect the airflow between the ports under the following conditions.
If not as specified, replace the wastegate control solenoid val ...
Safety Practices
The way you drive has a great deal to do with your tire mileage and safety.
So cultivate good
driving habits for your own benefit.
Observe posted speed limits and drive at speeds that are safe for
the existing weather
conditions
Avoid fast starts, stops and turns
Avoid potholes and o ...
Flashing the Headlights
To flash the headlights, pull the lever fully
towards you (the headlight switch does not
need to be on).
The headlight high-beam indicator light
in the instrument cluster illuminates
simultaneously. The lever will return to the
normal position when released.
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