Mazda 3 Owners Manual: Control Switches
Temperature control dial
This dial controls temperature. Turn it clockwise for hot and counterclockwise for cold.
Fan control dial
The fan has seven speeds.
AUTO position
The amount of airflow will be automatically controlled in accordance with the set temperature.
Except AUTO position
The airflow amount can be adjusted to the desired level by turning the dial.
0 position To turn off the system, set the dial to 0 position.
Mode selector dial
Turn the mode selector dial to select airflow mode (
AUTO position
The airflow mode automatically adjusts to the selected temperature.
Except AUTO position
The desired airflow position can be selected by turning the dial.
NOTE
- With the airflow mode set to the
position and the temperature control dial set at a medium temperature, heated air is directed to the feet and air at a comparably lower temperature will flow through the central, left and right vents. - When the fan control dial is ON, and the
mode selector dial is 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.
A/C switch
The air conditioning (cooling/ dehumidifying functions) can be turned on or off by pressing the switch while the fan control dial is at a position other than 0.
The indicator light turns on while the air conditioning is operating.
NOTE The air conditioner may not function when the outside temperature approaches 0 °C (32 °F).
Air intake selector
Outside or recirculated air positions can be selected. Press the switch to select outside/ recirculated air positions.
Recirculated air position (indicator light illuminated)
Outside air is shut off. Use this position when going through tunnels, driving in congested traffic (high engine exhaust areas) or when quick cooling is desired.
Outside air position (indicator light turned off)
Outside air is allowed to enter the cabin. Use this mode for ventilation or windshield defrosting.
WARNING
Do not use the  position
in cold or rainy weather: Using the  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. |
Operation of Automatic Air
Conditioning
Set the mode selector dial to the AUTO
position.
Set the air intake selector to the outside
air position (indicator light turned off).
NOTE
If the recirculated air position is used
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Operating the Radio
Radio ON
Press a band selector button ( )
to
turn the radio on.
Band selection
Successively pressing the band selector
button ( ) switches the bands as
follows: FM1→FM2→AM.
The selected mode will be indicated.
NOTE
If the FM broadcast signal becomes weak,
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Before driving
Before operating your Subaru Solterra, carefully follow the recommendations
below to ensure maximum safety, proper vehicle control, and a confident driving
experience in all conditions.
Installing floor mats
Always use floor mats that are specifically engineered for the Subaru Solterra,
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Laser Sensor (Front)
The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) laser sensor is installed at the top of
the windshield
near the rearview mirror.
Always keep the surface of the windshield around the laser sensor clean to
assure proper
operation of the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system.
WARNING
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