REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER ; Climate Controls; 2011 Tribute- Page 38

2011 Mazda Tribute Owners Manual

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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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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.”

A small amount of air may be felt from the floor vent regardless of the
air distribution setting that is selected.

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.

REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER

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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

control 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.

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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.
  • 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.
  • A small amount of air may be felt from the floor vent regardless of the air distribution setting that is selected.