Climate Control System

For Your Ride Comfort

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

The climate control system measures inside and outside temperatures, humidity and sunlight using the sunlight/temperature sensor. It sets temperatures inside the cabin accordingly.

Do not obstruct both sensors, otherwise the climate control system will not operate properly.

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Sunlight sensor
1. Sunlight sensor
Interior temperature sensor
1. Interior temperature sensor

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

If the airflow of the climate control system significantly decreases, the air filter may be clogged. Replace the air filter.

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Use the climate control system to defog the windows and dehumidify the air.
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 motor compartment. If the wrong type of refrigerant is used, it could result in a serious malfunction of the air conditioner. Consult a professional, government certified repairer for the inspection or repair because a special device is required for the air conditioner maintenance.

For details, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

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Climate Control System Operation Area

List of Climate Control System Switches/Icons

Climate control system information is displayed on the display.

Auto operation screen

Manual operation screen

Mode selector icon

Free/open source software information

This product includes free/open sources. Information about the licensing and source code is available at the following URL.

https://www.alpine.com/m/e/oss/download/

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Touch Panel Basic Operation

Do not press the screen strongly or press it with a sharp-pointed object. Otherwise, the screen could be damaged.

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Touch panel operation

You can do three types of icon operations on the touch panel using your finger including, touch, touch and hold, and swipe operations.

Switching between auto and manual operation screens

Touch the seat indication in the center of the screen to switch from the auto operation screen to the manual operation screen. Press the AUTO switch to switch from the manual operation screen to the auto operation screen.

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 (cooling, defrosting functions) operation
Seat warmer level selection^*1 (Some Models)
Heated steering wheel operation^*1 (Some Models)

Auto mode operates when auto mode is enabled in the Mazda Connect settings.

Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

AUTO switch indicator light

ON

The indicator light turns on during auto operation.
OFF

When any switch or icon is operated during auto operation, including the , , , , , , , the fan control switch, or the defroster switch, the indicator light turns off. At this time, the functions other than the one operated operate automatically.

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Temperature Control Switch/Icon

The temperature setting can be adjusted between 18 °C (64 °F) and 32 °C (90 °F) by pressing the temperature setting switch, or touching the (red) or (blue).

The temperature setting can be quickly adjusted by pressing and holding the temperature setting switch, or touching and holding the (red) or (blue).

When you set the temperature to the lower or upper limit, “LO” or “HI” is displayed.
The temperature units for the temperature setting display can be changed in conjunction with the temperature units for the outside temperature display.
When swiping the (red) or (blue) up/down, the temperature can be adjusted up or down in increments of 3 °C (6 °F).
To reduce power consumption by the climate control system, warm airflow may not be supplied when the ambient temperature is 25 °C (77 °F) or more.

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Fan Control Switch/Icon

The airflow amount can be adjusted to 7 levels.

The airflow amount can be adjusted by pressing the fan control switch, or by touching the or .

In addition, when the fan control switch, , or is pressed and held, the airflow amount can be adjusted quickly.

When the or is swiped upward, the airflow amount can be increased at 3 levels. When swiped downward, the airflow amount can be decreased at 3 levels.

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Climate Control Power Switch (System On/Off)

The climate control system turns on and off each time the climate control power switch is pressed.

Display Setting Icon

Touch the to display the display setting screen.

You can adjust the brightness (41 levels), select the screen from Auto/Day/Night, and adjust the operation volume (mute or 3 levels).

Touch the to close the screen.

For safety reasons, the setting screen is not displayed while driving the vehicle.

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ECO Icon

ECO mode switches on/off each time the icon is touched.

The operation frequency of the air conditioner in ECO mode is less than in normal mode, making driving more economical.

Auto and Manual Operation Screen Switching Icon

Touch the seat indication in the center of the screen to switch to the manual operation screen.

The , , , , and can be operated.

A/C Icon

Touch the A/C while the AUTO switch is turned on will turn off the air conditioner (cooling, defrosting functions).

The on/off of the air conditioner switches each time the A/C is touched.

While the air conditioner is operating, the indicator light next to the A/C turns on.

The air conditioner operates when the A/C is touched while the air conditioner is turned off.
The air conditioner may not function when the outside temperature approaches 0 °C (32 °F).

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Air Intake Selector Icon

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

Do not recirculate the air in the cabin during cold or rainy weather:

Recirculating the air in the cabin during cold and 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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Recirculated air position (Indicator light next to the turns on)

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 next to the turns off)

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

Mode Selector Icon

When the , , , , or is touched, the airflow mode can be selected according to the purpose of use.

When on the auto operation screen, touch the seat indication in the center of the screen to display the , , , , and icons.
When swiping the , , , , or to the left, the icon two icons to the left can be selected. When swiping to the right, the icon two icons to the right can be selected.

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Basic Climate Control System Operation

Air Conditioner Basic Operation

Operate the air conditioner (cooling, defrosting functions) with the EV system started. The air conditioner can be used while charging when the power switch is switched ON. In addition, Cabin preconditioning can also be used when the power switch is switched OFF.

When the charging is completed with the power switch switched ON, the air conditioner (cooling, heating, defrosting functions) stops automatically.

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Press the AUTO switch. Selection of the airflow mode, air intake selector and amount of airflow will be automatically controlled.
Operate the temperature setting switch/ (red) or (blue) to set the desired temperature.
- The recommended set temperature is 25 °C (77 °F).
- Setting the temperature to maximum hot or cold will not provide the desired temperature at a faster rate.
- The power consumption of the air conditioner changes depending on the set temperature and the ambient temperature. If the set temperature is too low or high, the remaining distance to full discharge shortens.
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To turn off the system, press the climate control power switch.

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 knob.

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Side Vents

Air vent open/close

Knob
Open
Close

Airflow direction adjustment

Knob

Center Vents

Air vent open/close

Knob
Close
Open

Airflow direction adjustment

Knob

Selecting the Airflow Mode

Dashboard Vents

Dashboard and Floor Vents

Floor Vents

Defroster and Floor Vents

Defroster Vents

The location airflow exits the air vents and the airflow amount may change depending on the open or close status of the air vents.

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Windshield Defrosting and Defogging

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 windshield to fog up. Your vision will be hampered, which could lead to a serious accident.

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Press the windshield defroster switch, or touch the .

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 windshield and side windows. Airflow amount will be increased.

If any of the following operations is done, the window glass will fog up more easily:
- Switching to recirculate mode
- Turning off the air conditioner (cooling, defrosting functions)
For faster defrosting, do any of the following operations
- Operate the fan control switch/ to increase the airflow amount
- Operate the temperature setting switch/ (red) to increase the airflow temperature
Only use the defroster when the window glass needs to be defogged. The power consumption of the air conditioner is suppressed, making driving more economical.
For defrost mode, warm airflow is supplied for defrost even if the set temperature is decreased, however, this does not indicate a problem.

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Convenient Ways to Use the Climate Control System

Cautions Concerning Cabin Preconditioning

Cabin preconditioning is a collective term regarding use of the Climate Control Timer and the remote climate control.

You can cool or warm the cabin, or defog the window glass before getting in the vehicle by setting your departure time in advance (Climate Control Timer) or by a remote operation (remote climate control) using your Smartphone.

Do not operate the cabin preconditioning with people or pets in the vehicle:

The cabin preconditioning may stop automatically due to the vehicle conditions and the surrounding environment. If the climate control system stops and the temperature inside the vehicle increases or decreases, it could cause a serious medical condition such as heat exhaustion and dehydration or even death.

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If any of the following conditions are met, the cabin preconditioning will not operate. In addition, if the cabin preconditioning is operating, it will stop. However, if the liftgate is opened while the cabin preconditioning is operating, the cabin preconditioning will not stop.
- The high voltage battery or the lead-acid battery charge is low
- The doors/liftgate are open
- The power switch is switched to a position other than OFF
- There is a problem with the vehicle
If the operation conditions are not met 30 minutes before the departure time set by the climate control timer, the climate control timer will not operate.
If any of the following conditions is met, the climate control system will not operate effectively and the cabin temperature may not reach the set temperature:
- Your power consumption is high
- Extremely high or low temperatures
The climate control system stops at the departure time. The cabin temperature may not reach the set temperature if you get in the vehicle earlier or later than the set departure time.
If you operate the cabin preconditioning while charging the vehicle, it could take more time to charge the high voltage battery.
During the cabin preconditioning operation, the cooling fan, the compressor, and the cabin fans operate, but this does not indicate a problem.

The climate control system functions you can use differ depending on the power switch position.

Function	Power switch position
Function	OFF	ACC	ON (EV system off)	ON (EV system on)
Air circulation	—	—	X	X
Cooling/heating	—	—	X^*1	X
Climate Control Timer	X	—	—	—
Remote climate control	X	—	—	—

X: Available

—: Not available

The cooling/heating function can be used only while charging.

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The recommended set temperature is 25 °C (77 °F). If you set an extremely high or low temperature, power consumption will increase and the charging time will take longer.
If you operate the cabin preconditioning while the charging connector is connected, you can reduce the electric power consumption of the high voltage battery. Cabin preconditioning can be operated even without connecting the charging connector, however, the electrical power of the high voltage battery will decrease.
If quick charge is started during cabin preconditioning, the cabin preconditioning is stopped.
While the cabin preconditioning is operating, the indicator light for the climate control power switch turns on.
The cabin preconditioning operates for 30 minutes. If you set the departure time using the Climate Control Timer, set it 30 minutes or later from the current time and if you want to make several settings, space them out at intervals of 30 minutes or longer.
Enabling the defroster setting will aid you in defrosting and removing ice or snow from the window glass. The defroster performance changes according to the set temperature.
The Climate Control Timer does not work immediately after the lead-acid battery is removed or installed, or when no GPS signal has been received. When GPS signals are received, the Climate Control Timer becomes operational.

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Turning On the Climate Control System Using the Timer (Climate Control Timer)

By setting the departure time using Mazda Connect, the climate control system operates and adjusts the cabin temperature by the departure time.

The departure time, day, set temperature, and defroster operation/non-operation can be personalized, and 7 types of patterns can be programmed in advance. You can check the cabin temperature and the setting status using your Smartphone while the Climate Control Timer is operating.

To operate the Climate Control Timer, switch the power switch OFF.

The Climate Control Timer does not operate while the remote climate control is operating.
The Climate Control Timer can be stopped by a Smartphone remote operation.
When programming days for the Climate Control Timer, you do not have to set it every time because the programming continues into the following weeks.

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How to set the Climate Control Timer

Place a check in the check box for the function you want to enable () or uncheck it to disable () the function.

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Select “Settings” from the Mazda Connect home screen.
Select “EV Settings”.
Select “Climate Control Timer”.
Select the item setting you would like to change from the displayed content.

Climate Control Timer

Allows climate control to adjust cabin temperature before driving.

Function	Available setting changes
1 ---	Enable, Disable^*1	Edit, Delete^*2
2 ---
3 ---
4 ---
5 ---
6 ---
7 ---

If an item selected using the cursor has been set, the item can be enabled or disabled.
Settings can be “Edit”/“Delete” by sliding an item selected using the cursor to the right.

Edit

The Climate Control Timer settings can be edited.

Function	Available setting changes
Departure Time	Time (10-minute intervals)
Repeat	Monday ― Sunday
Temperature	18.5℃ (65 ℉) ― 31.5℃ (89 ℉)
Front Defroster	Enable, Disable
Rear Defroster	Enable, Disable

Turning On the Climate Control System from A Remote Location (Remote Climate Control)

Using your Smartphone, you can turn on the climate control system remotely before departing. You can check the cabin temperature and the setting status using your Smartphone while the remote climate control is operating.

To operate the remote climate control, switch the power switch OFF.

Please refer to local Mazda website for more Connected Service information.

To use the remote climate control, it is necessary to subscribe to Connected Service.
The remote climate control can be used when your Smartphone is connected to your vehicle using the Connected Service.
The remote climate control may not be available depending on the model of the Smartphone you are using. Please check in advance.

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