MAZDA MODEL 6 2003 Owners Manual (in English)

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Form No. 8R29-EA-02I
6Interior Comfort
Use of various features for drive comfort, including climate control and audio
system.
Climate Control System
................................................................ 6-2
Operating Tips ........................................................................... 6-2
Vent Operation ........................................................................... 6-3
Types of the Climate Control System ........................................ 6-5
Manual Type .............................................................................. 6-6
Fully Automatic Type .............................................................. 6-11
Audio System
............................................................................... 6-16
Antenna ................................................................................... 6-16
Operating Tips for Audio System ............................................ 6-16
Audio Set ................................................................................. 6-23
Audio Control Switch Operation ............................................. 6-40
Safety Certification .................................................................. 6-42
Interior Equipment
..................................................................... 6-43
Sunvisors ................................................................................. 6-43
Interior Lights .......................................................................... 6-43
Information Display ................................................................ 6-46
Lighter ..................................................................................... 6-49
Ashtray .................................................................................... 6-50
Cup Holder .............................................................................. 6-50
Bottle Holder ........................................................................... 6-51
Storage Compartments ............................................................ 6-52
Accessory Socket .................................................................... 6-54
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Climate Control System

Operating the Climate Control
System
Operate the climate control system with
the engine running.

Clearing the Air Inlet
Clear all obstructions like leaves, snow
and ice from the hood and the air inlet in
the cowling grille to improve the system
efficiency.

Foggy Windows
The windows may fog up easily in humid
weather. Use the climate control system to
defog the windows.
To help defog the windows, operate the air
conditioner to dehumidify the air.

Outside/Recirculated Air
Position
Use the outside air position in normal
conditions. The recirculated air position
can be used temporarily when driving on
dusty roads or for quick cooling of the
interior.

Parking in Direct Sunlight
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.

Not Using for a Long Period
Run the air conditioner at least once a
month to keep internal parts lubricated.

Check the Refrigerant before
Weather Gets Hot
Have the air conditioner checked before
the weather gets hot. Lack of refrigerant
may make the air conditioner less
efficient. Consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer for refrigerant inspection.
The air conditioner is filled with
HFC134a (R134a), a refrigerant that will
not damage the ozone layer.
If the air conditioner is low on refrigerant
or has a malfunction, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Replacement of the Cabin Air
Filter
If your vehicle is equipped with an air
filter for the air conditioner, it is necessary
to change the filter periodically as
indicated in scheduled maintenance (page
8-3). Consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer for replacement of the cabin air
filter.
Operating Tips
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Adjusting the Vents
Directing airflow
1. Press the upper part of the air vent to
open it.2. Rotate the air vent left and right to
adjust the direction of airflow.
Ve n t O p e r a t i o n
NOTE
When using the air conditioner, mist
may come out from the vents. This is
not a sign of trouble but a result of
humid air being suddenly cooled.
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Selecting the Airflow Mode
Dashboard and Floor Vents Defroster Vents
Floor Vents Dashboard Vents Defroster and Floor Vents
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Manual type and fully automatic type climate control systems are explained separately.
Check your vehicle’s climate control type and read the appropriate pages.
Climate control information is displayed on the information display.
Manual Type
...................................................................................................................6-6
Fully Automatic Type
................................................................................................... 6-11
Types of the Climate Control System
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Control Switches
Temperature control dial
This dial controls temperature. Turn it
clockwise for hot and counterclockwise
for cold.Fan control dial
This dial allows variable fan speeds.
0—Fan off
1—Low speed
2—Medium low speed
3—Medium high speed
4—High speed
Manual Type
Temperature control dial Fan control dial Mode selector dial
Air intake selector
A/C SwitchRear window
defroster switch
(page 5-41)
Cold Hot
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Mode selector dial
Turn the mode selector dial to select
airflow mode (page 6-4).
A/C switch
Push the switch to turn the air conditioner
on. An indicator light on the switch will
illuminate when the fan control dial is on.
Push the switch once again to turn the air
conditioner off.Air intake selector
This switch controls the source of air
entering the vehicle.
Press the switch to alternate between the
and positions. The indicator
light for the selected mode will
illuminate.
It is recommended that under normal
conditions the switch be kept in the
outside air position.
Outside air position ( )
Outside air is taken into the vehicle. Use
this position for normal ventilation and
heating.
Recirculated air position ( )
Outside air is shut off. Air within the
vehicle is recirculated.
This position can be used when driving on
a dusty road or in similar conditions. It
also helps to provide quicker cooling of
the interior.
NOTE
The air conditioner may not function
when the outside temperature
approaches 0 °
C (32 °
F).
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Heating
1. Set the mode selector dial to the
position.
2. Set the air intake selector to the
position.
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.

Cooling (With Air Conditioner)
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. Turn on the air conditioner.
5. Adjust the fan control dial and
temperature control dial to maintain
maximum comfort.
The Recirculated Air Position:Using the position in cold or
rainy weather will cause the glass to
fog up. Your vision will be hampered,
which could lead to a serious
accident. Do not use the
position in cold or rainy weather.
NOTE
•
If the windshield 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).
WARNING
When using the air conditioner while
driving up long hills or in heavy traffic,
closely monitor the temperature gauge
(page 5-25).
The air conditioner may cause engine
overheating. If the gauge indicates
overheating, turn the air conditioner
off.
CAUTION
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Ventilation
1. Set the mode selector dial to the
position.
2. Set the air intake selector to the
position.
3. Set the temperature control dial to the
desired position.
4. Set the fan control dial to the desired
speed.

Windshield 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.
NOTE
•
When maximum cooling is desired,
set the temperature control dial to
the extreme cold position and set
the air intake selector to the
position, then set the fan control dial
to the position 4.
•
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).
Fo g g y Wi n d s h i e l d :Using the position with the
temperature control set to the cold
position will cause the outside of the
glass 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.
NOTE
•
For maximum defrosting, set the
temperature control dial to the
extreme hot position and the fan
control dial to position 4.
•
If warm air is desired at the floor,
set the mode selector dial to the
position.
•
In the or position, air
conditioning is automatically turned
on to defrost the windshield quickly
(however, the indicator light does
not illuminate) and the
position is automatically selected.
The air intake selector switch
cannot be changed to the
position.
WARNING
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Dehumidifying (With Air
Conditioner)
Operate the air conditioner in cool or cold
weather to help defog the windshield and
side windows.
1. Set the mode selector dial to the
desired position.
2. Set the air intake selector to the
position.
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.
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