Climate Controls; 2010 Tribute ; Owners Guide, 1st Printing- Page 38

2010 Mazda Tribute Owners Manual

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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.

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

To improve the time to reach comfort in hot weather, drive with the
windows slightly open for 2-3 minutes after start up or until the
vehicle has been “aired out.”

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 P (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.

Climate Controls

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2010 Tribute (j14)
Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA 
(fus)

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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.
  • 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.
  • Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of the windshield.
  • To improve the time to reach comfort in hot weather, drive with the windows slightly open for 2-3 minutes after start up or until the vehicle has been “aired out.