2002 Mazda B4000 Owner's Manual - Page 69

Climate Controls Operating tips • In humid weather, place the climate control system in DEF before driving. This will reduce fogging on your windshield. Once the windshield has been cleared, select any desired position. • To reduce humidity buildup inside the vehicle, do not 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 OFF position 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. • Do not place objects under the front seat which may interfere with the airflow to the rear seats. • Remove any snow, ice, or leaves from the air intake area (at the base of the windshield and underneath the hood). • Do not place objects over the defroster outlets. These objects may block airflow and reduce your visibility through the windshield. Avoid placing small objects on top of the instrument panel. These objects can fall into the defroster outlets and block airflow, in addition to, damaging your climate control system. WARNING: Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel, as these objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop. MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM OFF A/C MAX A/C 69