Mazda 3 Owners Manual: 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 desired, turn on the air conditioner.
WARNING
Do not defog the windshield using the
 position with the
temperature control set to the cold position: Using the  position with the
temperature control set to the cold position is dangerous as it will cause the outside of the windshield to fog up.
Your vision will be hampered, which
could lead to a serious accident. Set
the temperature control to the hot or
warm position when using the |
NOTE
- For maximum defrosting, turn on the air conditioner, set the temperature control dial to the extreme hot position, and turn the fan control dial fully clockwise.
- If warm air is desired at the floor, set the
mode selector dial to the
position. - 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.
Cooling (With air conditioner)
Set the mode selector dial to the
position.
Set the temperature control dial to the
cold position.
Set the fan control dial to the desired
speed.
Turn on the air conditioner by press ...
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 outs ...
Other materials:
Battery Runs Out
Jump-starting is dangerous if done incorrectly. So follow the procedure
carefully. If you
feel unsure about jump-starting, we strongly recommend that you have a competent
service
technician do the work.
WARNING
Follow These Precautions Carefully:
To ensure safe and correct handl ...
Overloading
WARNING
Be careful not to overload your vehicle:
The gross axle weight rating (GAWR)
and the gross vehicle weight rating
(GVWR) of the vehicle are on the
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Label
on the driver's door frame. Exceeding
these ratings can cause an accident
or ve ...
Operational Range
The system operates only when the driver
is in the vehicle or within operational
range while the key is being carried.
Starting the Engine
NOTE
Starting the engine may be possible
even if the key is outside of the vehicle
and extremely close to a door and
window, however, always start ...
