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2011 Mazda RX-8 Rx 8 Owners Manual

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9. Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
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CAUTION

When using the air conditioner while
driving up long hills or in heavy
traffic, closely monitor the
temperature gauge (page 5-39).
The air conditioner may cause engine
overheating. If the gauge indicates
overheating, turn the air conditioner
off (page 7-17).

NOTE

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When maximum cooling is desired, set the
temperature control dial to the extreme cold
position and set the air intake selector to
the

position, then set the fan control

dial to position 4.

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If warmer air is desired at floor level, set
the mode selector switch at the

position

and adjust the temperature control dial to
maintain maximum comfort.

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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).

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Ventilation

1. Press the mode selector switch to the

position.

2. Set the air intake selector to the

position.

3. Set the temperature control dial to the

desired position.

4. Set the fan control dial to the desired

speed.

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Windshield Defrosting and Defogging

1. Press the windshield defroster switch.

2. Set the temperature control dial to the

desired position.

3. Set the fan control dial to the desired

speed.

WARNING

Do not defog the windshield using the

position with the temperature

control set to the cold position:

Using the

position 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

position.

NOTE

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For maximum defrosting, set the
temperature control dial to the extreme hot
position and the fan control dial to position
4.

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If warm air is desired at the floor, set the
mode selector switch to the

position.

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In the

, or

position, the air

conditioner is automatically turned on
(however, the indicator light does not
illuminate) and the

position is

automatically selected to defrost the
windshield.
In the

or

position, the

position cannot be changed to the
position.

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  • 4. l If warmer air is desired at floor level, set the mode selector switch at the position and adjust the temperature control dial to maintain maximum comfort.
  • 1. Press the mode selector switch to the position.
  • 2. Set the air intake selector to the position.
  • 3. Set the temperature control dial to the desired position.
  • 4. Set the fan control dial to the desired speed.
  • 1. Press the windshield defroster switch.
  • 2. Set the temperature control dial to the desired position.
  • 3. Set the fan control dial to the desired speed.
  • 4. l If warm air is desired at the floor, set the mode selector switch to the position.