MAZDA MODEL CX-3 2017 Owner's Manual - RHD (UK, Australia) (in English)

5–11
Interior Features
Air-Conditioning System
Windscreen Defrosting and
Defogging
1. Set the mode selector dial to the
position.
2. (Type B)
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. If dehumidi¿ ed heating is desired, turn
on the air conditioner.

WARNING
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.
NOTE
  (Type A)  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.
  (Type B)  For maximum defrosting, turn on the
air conditioner, 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 À oor, set
the mode selector dial to the

position.
  (Type A)  In the position, the outside air
position is automatically selected.
The air intake selector cannot be
changed to the recirculated air
position.

5–12
Interior Features
Air-Conditioning System
Dehumidifying (With air
conditioner)
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. (Type A)
Set the air intake selector to the outside
air position.
(Type B)
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 by pressing
the A/C switch.

NOTE
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.

5–13
Interior Features
Air-Conditioning System
Fully Automatic Type

Temperature control dial Fan control dial Mode selector dial
A/C switch Air intake selector switch Rear window defogger switch European model
Except European model
Temperature control dial Fan control dial Mode selector dial
A/C switch Air intake selector switch Rear window defogger switch

5–14
Interior Features
Air-Conditioning System
Control Switches
Temperature control dial
This dial controls temperature. Turn it
clockwise for hot and anticlockwise for
cold.
Fan control dial
The fan has seven speeds.
AUTO position
The amount of airÀ ow will be
automatically controlled in accordance
with the set temperature.
Except AUTO position
The airÀ ow amount can be adjusted to the
desired level by turning the dial.
0 position
To turn off the system, set the dial to 0
position.
Mode selector dial
Turn the mode selector dial to select
airÀ ow mode (page 5-6 ).
AUTO position
The airÀ ow mode automatically adjusts to
the selected temperature.
Except AUTO position
The desired airÀ ow position can be
selected by turning the dial.
NOTE
  With the airÀ ow 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 À ow through the
central, left and right vents.
  When the fan control dial is ON, and
the mode selector dial is in the

position, the air conditioner is
automatically turned on and the
outside air position is automatically
selected to defrost the windscreen.
A/C switch
The air-conditioning (cooling/
dehumidifying functions) can be turned on
or off by pressing the switch while the fan
control dial is at a position other than 0.
The indicator light turns on while the air-
conditioning is operating.
NOTE
The air conditioner may not function
when the outside temperature
approaches 0 °C (32 °F).

5–15
Interior Features
Air-Conditioning System
Air intake selector
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 traf¿ c (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.
WARNING
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.
Rear window defogger switch
Press the rear window defogger switch to
defrost the rear window.
Refer to Rear Window Defogger on page
4-75 .
Operation of Automatic Air-
conditioning
1. Set the mode selector dial to the AUTO
position.
2. Set the air intake selector to the outside
air position (indicator light turned off).
NOTE
If the recirculated air position is used
for long periods in cold weather or high
humidity, the windscreen may fog up
more easily.
3. Set the fan control dial to the AUTO
position.
4. Press the A/C switch to operate the air-
conditioning (turn indicator light on).
5. Set the temperature control dial to the
desired position.
6. To turn off the system, set the fan
control dial to the 0 position.

NOTE
  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 airÀ ow until it has warmed to
prevent cold air from blowing out of
the vents.

5–16
Interior Features
Air-Conditioning System
*Some models.
Windscreen Defrosting and
Defogging
Set the mode selector dial to the
position and turn the fan control dial to the
desired speed.
In this position, the outside air position
is automatically selected, and when the
fan control dial is ON, the air conditioner
automatically turns on. The air conditioner
will directly dehumidify the air to the
front windscreen and side windows (page
5-6 ). AirÀ ow amount will be increased.
WARNING
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.
NOTE
Use the temperature control dial to
increase the air À ow temperature and
defog the windscreen more quickly.
Sunlight/Temperature Sensor
Sunlight sensor *
Do not place objects on the sunlight
sensor. Otherwise, the interior temperature
may not adjust correctly.

Sunlight sensor

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

Interior temperature sensor

5–17
Interior Features
Before Using the Audio System
Audio Control Switch
Without Bluetooth ® Hands-Free



With Bluetooth
® Hands-Free



Adjusting the Volume
To increase the volume, press up the
volume switch (
).
To decrease the volume, press down the
volume switch (
).


Mute Switch
Press the mute switch ( ) once to mute
audio, press it again to resume audio
output.
NOTE
If the ignition is switched off with the
audio muted, the mute will be cancelled.
Therefore, when the engine is restarted,
the audio is not muted. To mute the
audio again, press the mute switch (
).

5–18
Interior Features
Before Using the Audio System
*Some models.
Seek Switch
A M * /MW * /LW * /FM radio
Press the seek switch (
, ). The radio
switches to the next/previous stored station
in the order that it was stored.
Press and hold the seek switch (
, ) to
seek all usable stations at a higher or lower
frequency whether programmed or not.

Radio stations which have been previously
stored in the auto memory tuning (Type
A)/favourite radio (Type B) can be called
up by pressing the seek switch (
, )
while any radio station stored in the auto
memory tuning (Type A)/favourite radio
(Type B) is being received. Radio stations
can be called up in the order they were
stored with each press of the switch
(
, ).



DAB radio (Type B)
Press the Seek switch (
, ) while
listening to DAB radio to call up a station
previously stored to the favourites list.
With each operation of the switch, radio
stations can be called up in the order they
were stored.
Press and hold the seek switch (
) to go
to the next station, (
) to return to the
previous station.
USB Audio/Bluetooth ® Audio/CD
Press the seek switch (
) to skip forward
to the beginning of the next track.
Press the seek switch (
) within a few
seconds after playback begins to track
down to the beginning of the previous
track.
Press the seek switch (
) after a few
seconds have elapsed to start playback
from the beginning of the current track.
Press and hold the seek switch (
, ) to
continuously switch the tracks up or down.
DVD (Type B)
Press the seek switch (
) to skip forward
to the beginning of the next chapter.
Press the seek switch (
) to return to the
beginning of the previous chapter.
Aha
™/Stitcher™ Radio (Type B)
Press the seek switch (
) to skip forward
to the beginning of the next track.
Press and hold the seek switch (
) to
evaluate the playback of the current song
as “Like”.
Press and hold the seek switch (
) to
evaluate the playback of the current song
as “Dislike”.

5–19
Interior Features
Before Using the Audio System
AUX/USB mode
Audio can be heard from the vehicle's
speakers by connecting a commercially-
available portable audio unit to the
auxiliary jack.
A commercially-available, non-impedance
(3.5
) stereo mini plug lead is required.
Contact an expert repairer, we recommend
an Authorised Mazda Repairer for details.
In addition, audio can be played from the
vehicle audio device by connecting a USB
device to the USB port.
NOTE
(Type B)
The SD card slot is for the navigation
system. For vehicles with the navigation
system, the SD card (Mazda genuine)
with stored map data is inserted into the
SD card slot and used. Type A (Without CD player)


Auxiliary jack/USB port

Type A (With CD player)


Auxiliary jack/USB port

5–20
Interior Features
Before Using the Audio System
Type B (Without CD player)


USB port
Auxiliary jack

Type B (With CD player)


USB port
Auxiliary jack


How to use AUX mode
(Type A) ................................ page 5-36

How to use USB mode
(Type A) ................................ page 5-38

How to use iPod mode
(Type A) ................................ page 5-42

How to use AUX mode
(Type B) .............................. page 5-101

How to use USB mode
(Type B) .............................. page 5-102
WARNING
Do not adjust the portable audio unit
or a similar product while driving the
vehicle:
Adjusting the portable audio unit
or a similar product while driving
the vehicle is dangerous as it could
distract your attention from the vehicle
operation which could lead to a serious
accident. Always adjust the portable
audio unit or a similar product while
the vehicle is stopped.
CAUTION
Depending on the portable audio device,
noise may occur when the device is
connected to the vehicle accessory
socket. (If noise occurs, do not use the
accessory socket.)