Operating tips; 2009 Tribute Hybrid; Owners Guide, 1st Printing- Page 46

2009 Mazda Tribute HEV Tribute Hybrid Owners Manual

Table of Contents

Driver Controls
Locks and Security
Seating and Safety Restraints
Tires, Wheels and Loading
TRAILER TOWING
Maintenance and Specifications
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12.

ECON:

Press to activate/deactivate economy air conditioning

operation. ECON mode may provide improved fuel economy by
allowing the gasoline engine to shut down even if air conditioning is
requested. When the gas engine turns off, the A/C compressor does
not operate to cool the cabin and comfort may be reduced. In ECON
mode, when the gasoline engine is running, A/C operates as normal .
To prioritize cooling comfort over fuel economy, deactivate ECON.
ECON can not be selected in

(defrost) or

(floor/defrost).

13.

A/C:

Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with

recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency.
Engages automatically in AUTO,

(defrost)

and

(floor/defrost). Selecting ECON mode affects A/C operation.

Refer to ECON information previously in this section.

14.

Driver heated seat control (if equipped):

Press to

activate/adjective the driver heated seat. See

Heated seats

in the

Seating and Safety Restraints

chapter.

Outside temperature:

The outside temperature will appear in the

display and is labeled EXT TEMP.

Temperature conversion:

To switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius,

refer to

Setup menu

in the

Message center

section of the

Driver

Controls

chapter.

Operating tips

To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather,
select

(defrost) or

(floor/defrost).

To reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle, do not drive with the
system OFF or with

(recirculated air) engaged and A/C off.

Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the
airflow to the back seats by blocking the air from the rear seat floor
vents.

Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of
the windshield.

To improve the A/C cool down, drive with the windows slightly open
for 2-3 minutes after start up or until the vehicle has been “aired out.”

If you find the comfort degradation too much during the gasoline
engine off cycles when using A/C in ECON mode, try leaving the
system in ECON mode and reducing the temperature setting 1 or 2
degrees at a time.

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  • 12. ECON: Press to activate/deactivate economy air conditioning operation.
  • 13. A/C: Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning.
  • 14. Driver heated seat control (if equipped): Press to activate/adjective the driver heated seat.
  • To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather, select (defrost) or (floor/defrost).
  • To reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle, do not drive with the system OFF or with (recirculated air) engaged and A/C off.
  • Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the airflow to the back seats by blocking the air from the rear seat floor vents.
  • Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of the windshield.
  • To improve the A/C cool down, drive with the windows slightly open for 2-3 minutes after start up or until the vehicle has been “aired out.
  • If you find the comfort degradation too much during the gasoline engine off cycles when using A/C in ECON mode, try leaving the system in ECON mode and reducing the temperature setting 1 or 2 degrees at a time.

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