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2021 Mazda Mazda3 Sedan Owners Manual

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Cooling (With A/C switch)

1. Press the   switch.

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.

5. After cooling begins, adjust the fan

control dial and temperature

control dial as needed to maintain

maximum comfort.

CAUTION

If the air conditioner is used while

driving up long hills or in heavy tra

c,

monitor the high engine coolant

temperature warning indication to see

if it is displayed (page 7-29).

The air conditioner may cause engine

overheating. If the warning indication

is displayed, turn the air conditioner

o

 (page 7-21).

NOTE

When maximum cooling is desired,

set the temperature control dial to

the extreme cold position and set

the air intake selector to the

recirculated air position, then turn

the fan control dial fully clockwise.

If warmer air is desired at 

fl

oor level,

press the 

 switch and adjust the

temperature control dial to maintain

maximum comfort.

The air to the 

fl

oor is warmer than air

to the face (except when the

temperature control dial is set at the

extreme hot or cold position).

Ventilation

1. Press the   switch.

2. Set the air intake selector to the

outside air position (indicator light

turns o

).

3. Set the temperature control dial to

the desired position.

4. Set the fan control dial to the

desired speed.

Windshield Defrosting and

Defogging

1. Press the 

 switch.

2. Set the temperature control dial to

the desired position.

3. Set the fan control dial to the

desired speed.

4. If dehumidi

fi

ed heating is desired,

turn on the air conditioner.

WARNING

Do not defog the windshield using the

 switch with the temperature

control set to the cold position:

Using the 

 switch with the

temperature control set to the cold

position is dangerous as it 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 

switch.

NOTE

(With A/C switch)

Fogging on the windows clears up

more easily while the air conditioner

is on, but they will fog up more easily

if the air conditioner is turned o

.

Interior Features

Climate Control System

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  • 1. Press the switch.
  • 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.
  • 5. After cooling begins, adjust the fan control dial and temperature control dial as needed to maintain maximum comfort.
  • 1. Press the switch.
  • 2. Set the air intake selector to the outside air position (indicator light turns o ff ).
  • 3. Set the temperature control dial to the desired position.
  • 4. Set the fan control dial to the desired speed.
  • 1. Press the switch.
  • 2. Set the temperature control dial to the desired position.
  • 3. Set the fan control dial to the desired speed.
  • 4. If dehumidi fi ed heating is desired, turn on the air conditioner.