Air-Conditioning System

Operating Tips

Operating Tips

  • Operate the air-conditioning system with the engine running.

  • To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the fan control dial/switch on for a long period of time with the ignition switched ON when the engine is not running.

  • (With i-stop)

    The airflow amount may decrease slightly while the i-stop function is operating.

  • Clear all obstructions such as leaves, snow and ice from the bonnet and the air inlet in the cowl grille to improve the system efficiency.

  • Use the air-conditioning system to defog the windows and dehumidify the air.

  • The recirculate mode should be used when driving through tunnels or while in a traffic jam, or when you would like to shut off outside air for quick cooling of the interior.

  • Use the outside air position for ventilation or windscreen defrosting.

  • If the vehicle has been parked in direct sunlight during hot weather, open the windows to let warm air escape, then run the air-conditioning system.

  • Run the air conditioner about 10 minutes at least once a month to keep internal parts lubricated.

  • Have the air conditioner checked before the weather gets hot. Lack of refrigerant may make the air conditioner less efficient.

    The refrigerant specifications are indicated on a label attached to the inside of the engine compartment. Check the label before refilling the refrigerant. If the wrong type of refrigerant is used, it could result in a serious malfunction of the air conditioner.

    For details, consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.

Vent Operation

Vent Operation

Adjusting the Vents

Directing airflow

To adjust the direction of airflow, move the adjustment knob.

 

  • When using the air conditioner under humid ambient temperature conditions, the system may blow fog from the vents. This is not a sign of trouble but a result of humid air being suddenly cooled.

  • The air vents can be fully opened and closed by operating the dial.

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Side Vents

Centre Vents

Rear Vents (Some Models)

Selecting the Airflow Mode

Manual Type

Manual Type

Control Switches

Temperature control dial

This dial controls temperature. Turn it clockwise for hot and anticlockwise for cold.

Fan control dial

This dial allows variable fan speeds.

The fan has seven speeds.

Mode selector dial

Turn the mode selector dial to select airflow mode (Search).

 

  • The mode selector dial can be set at the intermediate positions () between each mode. Set the dial to an intermediate position if you want to split the airflow between the two modes.

  • For example, when the mode selector dial is at the position between the and positions, airflow from the floor vent is less than that of the position.

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A/C switch

Press the A/C switch to turn the air conditioner on. The indicator light on the switch will illuminate when the fan control dial is in any position except OFF.

 

Press the switch once again to turn the air conditioner off.

 

The air conditioner may not function when the outside temperature approaches 0 °C (32 °F).

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Air intake selector

This switch controls the source of air entering the vehicle.

 

Outside or recirculated air positions can be selected. Press the switch to select outside/recirculated air positions.

Recirculated air position (indicator light illuminated)

Outside air is shut off. Use this position when going through tunnels, driving in congested traffic (high engine exhaust areas) or when quick cooling is desired.

Outside air position (indicator light turned off)

Outside air is allowed to enter the cabin. Use this mode for ventilation or windscreen defrosting.

 

Do not use the position in cold or rainy weather:

Using the position in cold or rainy weather is dangerous as it will cause the windows to fog up. Your vision will be hampered, which could lead to a serious accident.

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Rear window defogger switch

Press the rear window defogger switch to defrost the rear window.

Refer to Rear Window Defogger (Search).

Heating

  1. Set the mode selector dial to the position.

  2. Set the air intake selector to the outside air position (indicator light turns off).

  3. Set the temperature control dial to the hot position.

  4. Set the fan control dial to the desired speed.

  5. If dehumidified heating is desired, turn on the air conditioner.

 

  • If the windscreen fogs up easily, set the mode selector dial to the position.

  • If cooler air is desired at face level, set the mode selector dial at the position and adjust the temperature control dial to maintain maximum comfort.

  • The air to the floor is warmer than air to the face (except when the temperature control dial is set at the extreme hot or cold position).

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Cooling

  1. Set the mode selector dial to the position.

  2. Set the temperature control dial to the cold position.

  3. Set the fan control dial to the desired speed.

  4. Turn on the air conditioner by pressing the A/C switch.

  5. After cooling begins, adjust the fan control dial and temperature control dial as needed to maintain maximum comfort.

 

If the air conditioner is used while driving up long hills or in heavy traffic, monitor the high engine coolant temperature warning indication/warning light to see if it is illuminated or flashing (Search).

The air conditioner may cause engine overheating. If the warning light is illuminated or flashing, turn the air-conditioning off (Search).

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  • When maximum cooling is desired, set the temperature control dial to the extreme cold position and set the air intake selector to the recirculated air position, then turn the fan control dial fully clockwise.

  • If warmer air is desired at floor level, set the mode selector dial at the position and adjust the temperature control dial to maintain maximum comfort.

  • The air to the floor is warmer than air to the face (except when the temperature control dial is set at the extreme hot or cold position).

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Ventilation

  1. Set the mode selector dial to the position.

  2. Set the air intake selector to the outside air position (indicator light turns off).

  3. Set the temperature control dial to the desired position.

  4. Set the fan control dial to the desired speed.

Windscreen Defrosting and Defogging

  1. Set the mode selector dial to the position.

  2. Set the temperature control dial to the desired position.

  3. Set the fan control dial to the desired speed.

  4. If dehumidified heating is desired, turn on the air conditioner.

 

Do not defog the windscreen 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 windscreen 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 position.

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  • 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 position, the outside air position is automatically selected. The air intake selector cannot be changed to the recirculated air position.

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Dehumidifying

Operate the air conditioner in cool or cold weather to help defog the windscreen and side windows.

  1. Set the mode selector dial to the desired position.

  2. Set the air intake selector to the outside air position (indicator light turns off).

  3. Set the temperature control dial to the desired position.

  4. Set the fan control dial to the desired speed.

  5. Turn on the air conditioner by pressing the A/C switch.

 

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.

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Fully Automatic Type

Fully Automatic Type

Air-conditioning information is displayed on the display.

Control Switches

AUTO switch

By pressing the AUTO switch the following functions will be automatically controlled in accordance with the selected set temperature:

  • Airflow temperature

  • Amount of airflow

  • Selection of airflow mode

  • Outside/Recirculated air selection

  • Air conditioner operation

  • A/C or A/C ECO selection

 

AUTO switch indicator light

  • When on, it indicates auto operation, and the system will function automatically.

  • If any of the following switches are operated while in auto control, the AUTO switch indicator turns off.

    • Mode selector switch

    • Fan control switch

    • Windscreen defroster switch

      The functions for switches other than those operated continue to operate in auto control.

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OFF switch

Pressing the OFF switch shuts off the air-conditioning system.

Temperature control dial

This dial controls temperature. Turn it clockwise for hot and anticlockwise for cold.

  • When the DUAL switch is off:

    Turn the driver temperature control dial to control the temperature throughout the entire cabin.

  • When the DUAL switch is on:

    Turn the driver or front passenger temperature control dial to independently control the temperature on each side of the cabin.

 

  • The air-conditioning system changes to the individual operation mode (DUAL switch indicator light illuminated) by turning the front passenger temperature control dial even when the DUAL switch is off, which allows individual control of the set temperature for the driver and front passenger.

  • The temperature units for the temperature setting display can be changed in conjunction with the temperature units for the outside temperature display.

    (Type A instrument cluster)

    Refer to Outside Temperature Display (Search).

    (Type B instrument cluster)

    Refer to Outside Temperature Display (Search).

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Fan control switch

The fan has seven speeds. The selected speed will be displayed.

Mode selector switch

The desired airflow mode can be selected (Search).

 

  • With the airflow mode set to the position and the temperature control dial set at a medium temperature, heated air is directed to the feet and air at a comparably lower temperature will flow through the central, left and right vents.

  • To set the air vent to , press the windscreen defroster switch.

  • In the position, the outside air position is automatically selected.

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A/C switch

Pressing the A/C switch while the AUTO switch is turned on will turn off the air-conditioning (cooling/dehumidifying functions).

The on/off of the air-conditioning switches each time the A/C switch is pressed.

Changes as follows each time the A/C switch is pressed.

A/C→A/C ECO→Stop

 

  • The air conditioner operates when the A/C switch is pressed while the air conditioner is turned off.

  • The A/C ECO function is designed to economize use of the air-conditioning system. “A/C ECO” is displayed to indicate that the air-conditioning system is operating at optimum control.

  • The air conditioner may not function when the outside temperature approaches 0 °C (32 °F).

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Air intake selector

Outside or recirculated air positions can be selected. Press the switch to select outside/recirculated air positions.

Recirculated air position ()

Outside air is shut off. Use this position when going through tunnels, driving in congested traffic (high engine exhaust areas) or when quick cooling is desired.

Outside air position ()

Outside air is allowed to enter the cabin. Use this mode for ventilation or windscreen defrosting.

 

Do not use the position in cold or rainy weather:

Using the position in cold or rainy weather is dangerous as it will cause the windows to fog up. Your vision will be hampered, which could lead to a serious accident.

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DUAL switch

Use the DUAL switch to change the mode between the individual operation (driver and passenger) and interconnection (simultaneous) modes.

Individual operation mode (indicator light illuminated)

The set temperature can be controlled individually for the driver and front passenger.

Interconnection mode (indicator light turned off)

The set temperature for the driver and front passenger is controlled simultaneously.

Windscreen defroster switch

Press the switch to defrost the windscreen and front door windows.

Refer to Windscreen Defrosting and Defogging (Search).

Rear window defogger switch

Press the rear window defogger switch to defrost the rear window.

Refer to Rear Window Defogger (Search).

Operation of Automatic Air-conditioning

  1. Press the AUTO switch. Selection of the airflow mode, air intake selector and amount of airflow will be automatically controlled.

  2. Use the temperature control dial to select a desired temperature.

    Press the DUAL switch or turn the front passenger temperature control dial to control the set temperature individually for the driver and front passenger.

To turn off the system, press the OFF switch.

 

  • 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.

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Windscreen Defrosting and Defogging

Press the windscreen defroster switch.

In this position, the outside air position is automatically selected, and the air conditioner automatically turns on. The air conditioner will directly dehumidify the air to the front windscreen and side windows (Search).

Airflow amount will be increased.

 

Set the temperature control to the hot or warm position when defogging ( position):

Using the position with the temperature control set to the cold position is dangerous as it will cause the outside of the windscreen to fog up. Your vision will be hampered, which could lead to a serious accident.

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Use the temperature control dial to increase the air flow temperature and defog the windscreen more quickly.

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Sunlight/Interior temperature sensor

Sunlight sensor

Do not place objects on the sunlight sensor. Otherwise, the interior temperature may not adjust correctly.

Interior temperature sensor

Do not cover the interior temperature sensor. Otherwise, the interior temperature may not adjust correctly.

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