Climate Control System
Operating Tips
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Operate the climate control system with the engine running.
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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.
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(With i-stop)
The airflow amount may decrease slightly while the i-stop function is operating.
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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.
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Use the climate control system to defog the windows and dehumidify the air.
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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.
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Use the outside air position for ventilation or windshield defrosting.
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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.
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Run the air conditioner about 10 minutes at least once a month to keep internal parts lubricated.
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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. 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.
Vent Operation
Adjusting the Vents
Directing airflow
To adjust the direction of airflow, move the adjustment knob.
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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.
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The air vents can be fully opened and closed by operating the dial.
Side Vents
Center Vents
Rear Vents (Some Models)
Selecting the Airflow Mode
The location airflow exits the air vents and the airflow amount may change depending on the open or close status of the air vents.
Manual Type
Control Switches
Temperature control dial
This dial controls temperature. Turn it clockwise for hot and counterclockwise for cold.
When the mode is set to 
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or a position in between them with the fan control dial in a position other than 0 and the temperature control dial in the maximum cold position, the air intake selector switches to the recirculated air position and the A/C turns on automatically.
If A/C is not desired, press the A/C switch to turn it off.
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).
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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.
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).
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. Air within the vehicle is recirculated. 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 position for ventilation or windshield 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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The recirculated air position is the default position whenever the ignition is switched ON, the climate control system is on, and the outside temperature exceeds about 73°F (23℃).
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To exit the default recirculated air position, press the air intake selector switch to select the outside air position.
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When the air intake selector switch is set to the outside air position and the outside temperature exceeds about 73°F (23℃), the climate control system may automatically select the recirculated air position to improve the efficiency of the climate control system.
Rear window defogger switch
Press the rear window defogger switch to defrost the rear window.
Refer to Rear Window Defogger (Search).
Heating
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Set the mode selector dial to the
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Set the air intake selector to the outside air position (indicator light turns off).
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Set the temperature control dial to the hot position.
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Set the fan control dial to the desired speed.
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If dehumidified heating is desired, turn on the air conditioner.
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If the windshield fogs up easily, set the mode selector dial to the
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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).
Cooling
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Set the mode selector dial to the
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Set the temperature control dial to the cold position.
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Set the fan control dial to the desired speed.
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Turn on the air conditioner by pressing the A/C switch.
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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 conditioner 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.
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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).
Ventilation
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Set the mode selector dial to the
position. -
Set the air intake selector to the outside air position (indicator light turns off).
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Set the temperature control dial to the desired position.
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Set the fan control dial to the desired speed.
Windshield Defrosting and Defogging
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Set the mode selector dial to the
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Set the temperature control dial to the desired position.
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Set the fan control dial to the desired speed.
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If dehumidified heating is desired, turn on the air conditioner.
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 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.
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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.
Dehumidifying
Operate the air conditioner in cool or cold weather to help defog the windshield and side windows.
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Set the mode selector dial to the desired position.
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Set the air intake selector to the outside air position (indicator light turns off).
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Set the temperature control dial to the desired position.
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Set the fan control dial to the desired speed.
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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.
Fully Automatic Type
Climate control system 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:
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Airflow temperature
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Amount of airflow
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Selection of airflow mode
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Outside/Recirculated air selection
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Air conditioner operation
AUTO switch indicator light
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When on, it indicates auto operation, and the system will function automatically.
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If any of the following switches are operated while in auto control, the AUTO switch indicator turns off.
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Mode selector switch
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Fan control switch
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Windshield defroster switch
The functions for switches other than those operated continue to operate in auto control.
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Power switch (Fan On/Off)
The climate control system turns on or off by pressing the power switch.
Temperature control dial
This dial controls temperature. Turn it clockwise for hot and counterclockwise for cold.
Turn the temperature control dial to adjust the temperature between 15 °C (60 °F) and 29 °C (84 °F).
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When the SYNC switch is on:
Turn the driver temperature control dial to control the temperature throughout the entire cabin.
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When the SYNC switch is off:
Turn the driver or front passenger temperature control dial to independently control the temperature on each side of the cabin.
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The climate control system changes to the individual operation mode (SYNC switch indicator light turns off) by turning the front passenger temperature control dial even when the SYNC switch is on, which allows individual control of the set temperature for the driver and front passenger.
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When you set the temperature to the lower or upper limit, “Lo” or “Hi” is displayed.
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The temperature units for the temperature setting display can be changed in conjunction with the temperature units for the outside temperature display.
(Instrument cluster Type A)
Refer to Outside Temperature Display (Search).
(Instrument cluster Type B)
Refer to Outside Temperature Display (Search).
(Instrument cluster Type C)
Refer to Outside Temperature Display (Search).
Fan control switch
The fan has 7 speeds. The selected speed will be displayed.
Mode selector switch
The desired airflow mode can be selected (Search).
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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 windshield defroster switch. -
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.
A/C switch
Pressing the A/C switch while the AUTO switch is turned on will turn off the air conditioner (cooling/dehumidifying functions).
The on/off of the air conditioner switches each time the A/C switch is pressed.
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The air conditioner operates when the A/C switch is pressed while the air conditioner is turned off.
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The air conditioner may not function when the outside temperature approaches 0 °C (32 °F).
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. Air within the vehicle is recirculated. Use this position when going through tunnels, driving in congested traffic (high engine exhaust areas), or when quick cooling is desired.
Outside air position (
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Outside air is allowed to enter the cabin. Use this position for ventilation or windshield 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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The recirculated air position is the default position whenever the ignition is switched ON, the climate control system is on, and the outside temperature exceeds about 73°F (23℃).
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To exit the default recirculated air position, press the air intake selector switch to select the outside air position.
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When the air intake selector switch is set to the outside air position and the outside temperature exceeds about 73°F (23℃), the climate control system may automatically select the recirculated air position to improve the efficiency of the climate control system.
SYNC (Synchronized Temperature) switch
Use the SYNC switch to change the mode between the individual operation (driver and passenger) and interconnection (simultaneous) modes.
Interconnection mode (indicator light turns on)
The set temperature for the driver and front passenger is controlled simultaneously.
Individual operation mode (indicator light turns off)
The set temperature can be controlled individually for the driver and front passenger.
Windshield defroster switch
Press the switch to defrost the windshield and front door windows.
Refer to Windshield 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 Conditioner
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Press the AUTO switch. Selection of the airflow mode, air intake selector and amount of airflow will be automatically controlled.
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Use the temperature control dial to select a desired temperature.
If you want to set the temperature on the front passenger's side separately from the driver's side, turn the front passenger temperature control dial to switch the mode automatically to the individual operation mode and set the temperature for the front passenger's side.
To turn off the system, press the power switch.
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Set the control dial to the recommended temperature of 22 °C (72 °F), and then adjust it as desired.
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Setting the temperature to maximum hot or cold will not provide the desired temperature at a faster rate.
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When selecting heat, the system will restrict airflow until the engine has warmed to prevent cold air from blowing out of the vents.
Windshield Defrosting and Defogging
Press the windshield 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 windshield 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 windshield to fog up. Your vision will be hampered, which could lead to a serious accident.
Use the temperature control dial to increase the air flow temperature and defog the windshield more quickly.
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.
