2008 Mazda RX-8 Owner's Manual - Page 198
2008 Mazda RX-8 Manual
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Interior Comfort Climate Control System CAUTION When using the air conditioner while driving up long hills or in heavy traffic, closely monitor the temperature gauge (page 5-36). The air conditioner may cause engine overheating. If the gauge indicates overheating, turn the air conditioner off (page 7-16). NOTE l qWindshield Defrosting and Defogging 1. Press the windshield defroster switch. 2. Set the temperature control dial to the desired position. 3. Set the fan control dial to the desired speed. WARNING Do not defog the windshield using the position with the temperature control set to the cold position: Using the position with the temperature control set to the cold position is dangerous as it will cause the outside of the windshield to fog up. Your vision will be hampered, which could lead to a serious accident. Set the temperature control to the hot or warm position when using the position. NOTE l l l When maximum cooling is desired, set the temperature control dial to the extreme cold position and set the air intake selector to the position, then set the fan control dial to position 4. If warmer air is desired at floor level, set the mode selector switch at the position and adjust the temperature control dial to maintain maximum comfort. The air to the floor is warmer than air to the face (except when the temperature control dial is set at the extreme hot or cold position). qVentilation 1. Press the mode selector switch to the position. 2. Set the air intake selector to the position. 3. Set the temperature control dial to the desired position. 4. Set the fan control dial to the desired speed. l l For maximum defrosting, set the temperature control dial to the extreme hot position and the fan control dial to position 4. If warm air is desired at the floor, set the mode selector switch to the position. In the , , or position, the air conditioner is automatically turned on (however, the indicator light does not illuminate) and the position is automatically selected to defrost the windshield. In the or position, the position cannot be changed to the position. 6-8