Driving Your Mazda; Heater Controls ; Operating Tips- Page 219

Driving Your Mazda

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Heater Controls 
(Heater-only Vehicles)

The fan speed, temperature, and func-
tion controls are essentially the same as
the A/C controls with the exception that
the heater-only control assembly has no
function control settings for A/C or
MAX A/C.

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Operating Tips

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Air-conditioning controls

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If the vehicle has been parked in direct
sunlight during hot weather, run the
air conditioner at its coolest setting
with the windows open. This will let
warm air escape.

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Use the air conditioner to clean foggy
windows on rainy days.

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If the engine overheats, turn the func-
tion control knob to

or

 to turn

the air conditioning OFF and stop the
compressor for a short time.

NOTE

The optional air conditioner is filled
with R-134a, a refrigerant that will
not damage the ozone.
If the air conditioner is low on refrig-
erant or has some other problem, con-
sult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

NOTE

Whenever service to the air condi-
tioning system is required, make sure
the service facility uses a refrigerant
recycling system. These systems will
capture the refrigerant for reuse.
Releasing the refrigerant into the
atmosphere can damage our environ-
ment.