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Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features 

Climate

Controls

Driving Tips

6. Fan control

Rotate knob counterclockwise/
clockwise to decrease/increase
fan speed, turn to OFF to shut 
system off

1. Airflow selector

= air to dash/waist, open mode

= air to dash/waist/floor, 

open mode

= air to waist/floor, open mode

= air to dash

= air to floor

= air to windshield and floor 

A/C compressor is on 

= defrost, air to windshield

A/C compressor is on

Tip: Select OPEN MODE 
position when lowering 
convertible top for 
best comfort
WARNING: When using
position always set 
temperature control to 
hot or warm to prevent 
glass fogging

2. Temperature control

Rotate knob counterclockwise/
clockwise for cooler/warmer

3.

Rear window 

defogger

Press to activate/deactivate

4. A/C Air conditioning*

Press to turn on/off

Tip: Use A/C to dehumidify air

5.

Air intake control

Press to select fresh air (indicator
light off)/recirculated air 
(indicator light on)

WARNING: Do not use 
recirculated air mode 
in cold or wet weather;
windows could fog and
hamper vision

Control positions for 
maximum defrost

Fan to maximum, temperature 
to maximum hot, airflow 
selector knob to

Tip: When

selected, air

is dried by A/C compressor
operation when outside 
temperature is above 39°F

Tips: To help prevent 
windshield fogging in 
humid weather, select
To prevent moisture buildup, 
never drive with system off
with convertible top up

Tip: Use only genuine Mazda
tire chains; install only on rear
tires; install as tightly as possible
and retighten periodically

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)*

ABS automatically reduces
hydraulic pressure to any wheel
on the verge of locking up
You may feel a slight pulsing of the
brake pedal and hear a clicking noise;
this tells you the ABS is functioning
properly; increase pressure on pedal
for maximum braking

Tips: Maintain constant 
pressure on the brake pedal
Do not pump the brakes

Tire economy and tips

Check pressure at least monthly
when tires are cold 
Maintain correct 4-wheel alignment
and tire balance
Rotate tires at 5,000 or 7,500 mile
intervals; see Owner’s Manual for
rotation chart

Tire pressure

Decal on the edge of the driver’s door
jamb provides tire pressure information

Tire chains*

†

Tire chains can damage aluminum
wheels; use on steel wheels only

Tip: Never exceed 30 mph 
with tire chains

ABS self test

A self-diagnostic test is performed
when vehicle starts to move; you
may feel some brake pedal 
pulsation and hear some noise,
this is normal

Gas cap

After filling vehicle with gasoline,
fully reinstall gas cap by turning
clockwise until a clicking sound is
heard, if gas cap is not fully installed,
Check Engine light may come on
For more information on Check
Engine light, see Owner’s Manual

*Denotes optional equipment
† See Owner’s Manual

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