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:
Quarter Window Glass Removal
1. Remove the following parts:
a. Rear seat cushion.
b. Rear scuff plate.
c. Tire house trim.
d. Trunk side upper trim.
e. C-pillar trim.
2. Apply protective tape along the edge of the body and the quarter window glass.
NOTE:
For the areas of the sealant that are difficult ...
Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
Airflow Inspection
1. Disconnect the section (A) of the ventilation hose shown in the figure.
2. Start the engine and verify that vacuum is applied to the end of the disconnected
ventilation hose while the engine is idling.
NOTE:
Because it is difficult to directly inspect the PC ...
Front Drain Hose Installation
CAUTION:
If the front drain hose is pinched or bent anywhere, the water in the hose
may not discharge and enter the inside of the vehicle. During and after installation
of the trims and the headliner, always make sure there is no interference with
the front drain hose. Fix any probl ...
