climate control MAZDA MODEL PROTÉGÉ 2001 Owners Manual (in English)

Driving Your Mazda
Climate Control System
I Op€rating Tips
V Operating the climate control
Op€rate the climate control system with
the engine tunning.
V Clearing the air inlet
Clear all obstructions like leaves, snow
and ice from dre bood and the air inl€t in
$e cowling grille to improve iie system
efficiency.
V Foggy windows
The windows may fog upeasily in hunid
weather, Use the climate control syslem
to defrost lhe windows,
To help defrost the windows. operate the
air conditioner ro dehumidify the air.
V Outside/Recirculated air position
Use the outsid€ air position in nornal
conditions. The recirculated air position
can be used temporarily when driving on
dusty roads or for quick cooljng of the
V Parking in dir€ct sunlight
Iflhe vebicie has been parked in direct
sunlight during hotweathe! open ihe
windows 10 let warm air escape. then nrn
the climate control system.
V Not using for a long period
Run the air conditioner at least once a
month to keep internal paJts lubricated.
V Check the rcfrigerant before
weather gets hot
Have the air coditioner checked before
the weather gets hot. Lack of refrigeranl
may make the air conditioner less
efficient. Consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer for refrigerant inspectron.
The optional air conditioner is filled with
R I 3 4a, a refrigeranr that will not damage
If ihe air conditioner is low on refrigerant
or has a malfunction, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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