Mazda 3 Owners Manual: 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 for long periods in cold weather or high humidity, the windshield may fog up more easily.
- Set the fan control dial to the AUTO position.
- Press the A/C switch to operate the air conditioning (turn indicator light on).
- Set the temperature control dial to the desired position.
- To turn off the system, set the fan control dial to the 0 position.
NOTE
- Setting the temperature to maximum hot or cold will not provide the desired temperature at a faster rate.
- When selecting heat, the system will restrict airflow until it has warmed to prevent cold air from blowing out of the vents.
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 ...
Windshield Defrosting and
Defogging
Set the mode selector dial to the
position and turn the fan control dial to the
desired speed.
In this position, the outside air position is automatically selected, and when
the fan control di ...
Other materials:
If a Warning Light Turns On or Flashes
If any warning light turns on/flashes, take appropriate action for each
light. There is no
problem if the light turns off, however if the light does not turn off or turns
on/flashes again,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
(Vehicles with type B audio)
The warning contents can be verified o ...
High Beam Control System
(HBC)
The High Beam Control System (HBC) determines the conditions in front of the
vehicle
using the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) while driving in darkness to
automatically switch
the headlights between high and low beams.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on .
While driving the vehicle at a s ...
Hood Latch And Release Lever Removal/Installation
Hood latch
1. Open the hood.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Disconnect the hood latch switch connector. (vehicles with theft-deterrent
system)
4. Remove the bolts.
5. Remove the hood latch.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
7. Adjust the hood..
Hood ...
