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2002 Mazda Tribute Owners Manual

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(Defrost)-Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster

ducts. It can be used to clear ice or fog from the windshield. If the

temperature is about 6°C (43°F) or higher, the air conditioner will

automatically dehumidify the air to reduce fogging.

Operating tips

In humid weather conditions, place the climate control system in

Defrost mode before driving. This will reduce fogging on your

windshield. Once the windshield has been cleared, operate the climate

control system as desired.

To reduce humidity buildup inside the vehicle in cold weather

conditions, don’t drive with the climate control system in the OFF or

MAX A/C position.

To reduce humidity buildup inside the vehicle in warm weather

conditions, don’t drive with the climate control system in the OFF

position.

Under normal weather conditions, your vehicle’s climate control

system should be left in any position other than the MAX A/C or OFF

when the vehicle is parked. This allows the vehicle to “breathe”

through the outside air inlet duct.

Under snowy or dirty weather conditions, your vehicle’s climate

control system should be left in the OFF position when the vehicle is

parked. This allows the climate control system to be free from

contamination of outside pollutants.

If your vehicle has been parked with the windows closed during warm

weather conditions, the air conditioner will perform more efficiently in

cooling the vehicle if driven for two or three minutes with the

windows open. This will force most of the hot, stale air out of the

vehicle. Once the vehicle has been “aired out”, operate the climate

control system as desired.

Do not put objects under the front seat which may interfere with the

airflow to the rear seats (if equipped).

Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area (at the

bottom of the windshield and underneath the hood).

Do not place objects over the defroster outlets. These objects can

block airflow and reduce visibility through your windshield. Avoid

placing small objects on top of the instrument panel. These objects

may fall down into the defroster outlets and block airflow, in addition

to, damaging the climate control system.

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  • (Defrost)-Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster ducts.
  • In humid weather conditions, place the climate control system in Defrost mode before driving.
  • To reduce humidity buildup inside the vehicle in cold weather conditions, don’t drive with the climate control system in the OFF or MAX A/C position.
  • To reduce humidity buildup inside the vehicle in warm weather conditions, don’t drive with the climate control system in the OFF position.
  • Under normal weather conditions, your vehicle’s climate control system should be left in any position other than the MAX A/C or OFF when the vehicle is parked.
  • Under snowy or dirty weather conditions, your vehicle’s climate control system should be left in the OFF position when the vehicle is parked.
  • If your vehicle has been parked with the windows closed during warm weather conditions, the air conditioner will perform more efficiently in cooling the vehicle if driven for two or three minutes with the windows open.
  • Do not put objects under the front seat which may interfere with the airflow to the rear seats (if equipped).
  • Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area (at the bottom of the windshield and underneath the hood).
  • Do not place objects over the defroster outlets.