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:
Transaxle Fluid Temperature (Tft) Sensor Inspection [FS5 A EL]
CAUTION:
Water or foreign objects entering the connector can cause a poor connection
or corrosion. Be sure not to drop water or foreign objects on the connector
when disconnecting it.
On-Vehicle Inspection
1. Perform the following procedures.
a. Remove the battery cover..
b. ...
Filament Inspection
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
2. Turn the rear window defroster switch on.
CAUTION:
Directly touching the rear window defroster filament with the lead of the
tester could damage it. Wrap aluminum foil around the end of the lead and inspect
the filament by touc ...
Rear Package Trim Removal/Installation
1. Remove the following parts:
a. Rear seat cushion.
b. Rear scuff plate.
c. Tire house trim.
d. C-pillar trim.
2. Fold the rear seat back.
3. Remove the fasteners.
4. Pull up the rear package trim in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the
figure while remove the clips and p ...
