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 ...
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Identification Numbers
Vehicle Identification Number
The vehicle identification number legally
identifies your vehicle. The number is on a
plate attached to the cowl panel located on
the left corner of the dashboard. This plate
can easily be seen through the windshield
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Label (U.S.A. ...
Side Step Molding Installation
NOTE:
Double-sided adhesive tape has already been adhered to a new side step molding
for installation.
When a side step molding is to be reused, perform the following procedure:
1. Remove any grease or dirt from the affixing surface of the side step molding.
2. Affix double-si ...
Fog Lights
Use this switch to turn on the fog lights.
The fog lights will improve visibility at
night and during foggy conditions.
To turn the fog lights on, rotate the fog
light switch to the position.
The headlight switch must be in the
position before turning on the fog lights.
To turn t ...
