REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER ; 2009 Tribute; Owners Guide, 1st Printing- Page 38

2009 Mazda Tribute Owners Manaul

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Driver Controls
Locks and Security
Seating and Safety Restraints
Tires, Wheels and Loading
Driving
Maintenance and Specifications
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During extreme high ambient temperatures when idling stationary for
extended periods of time in gear, it is recommended to run the A/C in the
MAX A/C position, reduce blower fan speed from the highest setting and
put the vehicle’s transmission into the PARK gear position (automatic
transmission only) to continue to receive cool air from your A/C system.

For maximum cooling performance in MAX A/C mode:

1. Select MAX A/C.

2. Select the coolest temperature setting.

3. Set the fan to the highest speed initially. As the interior starts to

cool down, adjust the fan speed to maintain comfort.

To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather:

1. Select

.

2. Select A/C.

3. Adjust the temperature control to maintain comfort.

4. Set the fan speed to the highest setting.

5. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows.

To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the vents
located in the middle of the instrument panel.

REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER

R

The rear defroster control is located on the climate control panel and
works to clear the rear window of fog and thin ice.

The engine must be running to operate the rear window defroster.

Press

R

to turn the rear window defroster on. An indicator light on the

button will illuminate when active. The rear window defroster turns off
automatically after a predetermined amount of time, if a low battery
condition is detected or when the ignition is turned off or to the
accessory position. To manually turn off the rear window defroster at any
time, press the control again.

If your vehicle is equipped with both rear defroster and heated mirrors,
the same button will activate both. Refer to

Heated outside mirrors

in

the

Driver Controls

chapter.

Do not use razor blades or other sharp objects to clean the inside
of the rear window or to remove decals from the inside or the
rear window. This may cause damage to the heated grid lines and
will not be covered by your warranty.

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  • 1. Select MAX A/C.
  • 2. Select the coolest temperature setting.
  • 3. Set the fan to the highest speed initially.
  • 1. Select .
  • 2. Select A/C.
  • 3. Adjust the temperature control to maintain comfort.
  • 4. Set the fan speed to the highest setting.
  • 5. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows.