air condition MAZDA MODEL 6 SPORT WAGON 2005 User Guide

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6Interior Comfort
Use of various features for drive comfort, including air-conditioning and audio
system.
Climate Control System ............................................................... 6-2Operating 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 (Steering Wheel)
í............. 6-40
Safety Certification ................................................................. 6-42
Interior Equipment ..................................................................... 6-43 Sunvisors ................................................................................. 6-43
Interior Lights ......................................................................... 6-43
Information Display ................................................................ 6-46
Lighter ..................................................................................... 6-48
Ashtray .................................................................................... 6-49
Cup Holder .............................................................................. 6-50
Bottle Holder ........................................................................... 6-51
Storage Compartments ............................................................ 6-51
Accessory Socket .................................................................... 6-55
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Operating Tips
qOperating the Climate Control
System
Operate the climate control system with
the engine running.
NOTE
To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not leave the fan control
dial on for a long period of time when
the engine is not running.
qClearing the Air Inlet
Clear all obstructions like leaves, snow
and ice from the hood and the air inlet in
the cowl grille to improve the system
efficiency.
qFoggy 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.
qOutside/Recirculated Air Position
Use the outside air position in normal
conditions. The recirculated air position
should be used only when driving on
dusty roads or for quick cooling of the
interior.
qParking 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.
qNot Using for a Long Period
Run the air conditioner about 10 minutes
at least once a month to keep internal
parts lubricated.
qCheck the Refrigerant before the
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.
qReplacement 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.
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Vent Operation
qAdjusting the Vents
Directing airflow
1. Press the upper part of the air vent to
open it.
2. Rotate the air vent left and right toadjust the direction of airflow.
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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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. The indicator light on the switch will
illuminate when the fan control dial is set
at position 1, 2, 3, or 4.
Push the switch once again to turn the air
conditioner off.
NOTE
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.
Press the switch to alternate between the
andpositions. 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.
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WARNING
The Recirculated Air Position:
Using theposition in cold or
rainy weather will cause the windows
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.
Rear window defroster switch
When using the rear window defroster
switch, refer to Rear Window Defroster
(page 5-42).
q Heating
1. Set the mode selector dial to theposition.
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.
NOTE
lIf the windshield fogs up easily, set
the mode selector dial to the
position.
lIf 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.
lThe 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).
qCooling (With Air Conditioner)
1. Set the mode selector dial to theposition.
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.
5. Adjust the fan control dial and temperature control dial to maintain
maximum comfort.
CAUTION
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.
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NOTE
lWhen 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
position 4.
lIf 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.
lThe 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).
q Ventilation
1. Set the mode selector dial to theposition.
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.
qWindshield Defrosting and
Defogging
1. Set the mode selector dial to theposition.
2. Set the temperature control dial to the desired position.
3. Set the fan control dial to the desired speed.
WARNING
Foggy Windshield:
Using theposition with the
temperature control set to the cold
position 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.
NOTE
lFor maximum defrosting, set the
temperature control dial to the
extreme hot position and the fan
control dial to position 4.
lIf warm air is desired at the floor, set
the mode selector dial to the
position.
lIn theorposition, 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.
q 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.
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3. Set the temperature control dial to thedesired position.
4. Set the fan control dial to the desired speed.
5. Turn on the air conditioner.
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Fully Automatic Type
Air intake selector Temperature control dial
Fan control dial
Mode selector switch
OFF switch Auto switch A/C Switch
Windshield defroster switch
Rear window
defroster switch
q Control Switches
AUTO switch
By pressing the AUTO switch the
following functions will be automatically
controlled in accordance with the set
temperature:
lAirflow temperature
lAmount of airflow
lSelection of airflow mode
lOutside/Recirculated air selection
lAir conditioner operation
NOTE
AUTO switch indicator light
lWhen on, it indicates AUTO
operation, and the system will
function automatically.
lWhen off, indicates the operation of
other switches such as the mode
selector switch, fan control dial, A/C
switch and windshield defroster
switch. Other functions will continue
to operate automatically.
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OFF switch
Pressing the OFF switch shuts off the
climate control system.
Temperature control dial
Hot
Cold
This dial controls temperature.Turn it
clockwise for hot and counterclockwise
for cold.
Fan control dial
High
Low
The fan has seven speeds. The selected
speed will be displayed.
Mode selector switch
The desired airflow mode can be selected
(page 6-4).
NOTE
lWith the airflow mode set toposition and the temperature control
dial set at a medium temperature,
heated air is directed to the feet and a
comparably lower air temperature
will flow through the central, left and
right vents.
lTo set the air vent to, press the
windshield defroster switch.
A/C switch
With the AUTO or fan control dial ON,
press the A/C switch to select the air
conditioning (cooling/dehumidifying
functions) on or off.
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NOTE
The air conditioner may not function
when the outside temperature
approaches 0 °C (32 °F). (Indicator
remains on even when system is off.)
Air intake selector
Outside or recirculated air positions can
be selected. Press the switch to select
outside/recirculated air positions.
Recirculated air position (
)
Use this position when going through
tunnels, driving in congested traffic (high
engine exhaust areas) or when quick
cooling is desired.
Outside air position (
)
Use this position for normal conditions
and defogging.
WARNING
The Recirculated Air Position:
Using theposition in cold or
rainy weather will cause the windows
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.
Windshield defroster switch
Press the switch to defrost the windshield
and front door windows.
Rear window defroster switch
When using the rear window defroster
switch, refer to Rear Window Defroster
(page 5-42).
q Standard Use
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 toselect a desired temperature.
Hot
Cold
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