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2021 Mazda CX-3 Cx 3 Owners Manual

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WARNING

Do not use the recirculated air position in
cold or rainy weather:

Using the recirculated air 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.

Air intake selector (Type B)

This lever controls the source of air
entering the vehicle.
 
It is recommended that under normal
conditions the switch be kept in the
outside air position.

Recirculated air position (

)

Outside air is shut off. Air within the
vehicle is recirculated.

Outside air position (

)

Outside air is taken into the vehicle. Use
this position for normal ventilation and
heating.

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
4-52.

Heating

1. Set the mode selector dial to the 

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

hot position.

4. Set the fan control dial to the desired

speed.

5. If dehumidified heating is desired, turn

on the air conditioner.

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 to 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).

Cooling

1. Set the mode selector dial to the 

position.

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 by pressing

the A/C switch.

Interior Features

Climate Control System

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  • 52. ▼ Heating 1.
  • 2. (Type A) Set the air intake selector to the outside air 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.
  • 1. Set the mode selector dial to the position.
  • 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 by pressing the A/C switch.