Mazda 3 Owners Manual: 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 outside air position.
- Set the temperature control dial to the desired position.
- Set the fan control dial to the desired speed.
- Turn on the air conditioner by pressing the A/C switch.
NOTE One of the functions of the air conditioner is dehumidifying the air and, to use this function, the temperature does not have to be set to cold. Therefore, set the temperature control dial to the desired position (hot or cold) and turn on the air conditioner when you want to dehumidify the cabin air
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 desire ...
Other materials:
Oil Control Valve (OCV) Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
Coil Resistance Inspection
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove the plug hole plate..
4. Disconnect the OCV connector.
5. Measure the resistance between terminals A and B using an ohmmeter.
OCV coil resistance
6.9—7.9 ohms [20°C ...
Key Interlock System Inspection
Key Interlock System Inspection
1. Switch the ignition to ON.
2. Perform the following procedures to inspect the key interlock system.
If there is any malfunction, inspect the key interlock solenoid and NOT P
position switch..
a. Verify that the ignition cannot be switched to off ...
Discharge Headlight Service Warnings
Discharge Headlight Service Warnings
To prevent electrical shock when replacing the discharge headlight bulb,
always perform the servicing with dry hands and in an area where it does not
get wet.
Never probe the discharge headlight bulb connector directly with a finger
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