2010 Mazda MAZDA3 Owner's Manual - Page 225

Interior Comfort Climate Control System Mode selector dial NOTE l l Turn the mode selector dial to select airflow mode (page 6-4). NOTE l l The mode selector dial can be set at the intermediate positions ( ) between each mode. Set the dial to a intermediate position if you want to slightly adjust the airflow amount. For example, when the mode selector dial is at the position between the and positions, airflow from the floor vent is less than that of the position. í The air conditioner may not function when the outside temperature approaches 0 °C (32 °F). (U.S.A.) When the mode is set to or with the fan control dial in a position other than 0 and the temperature control dial in the maximum cold position, the air intake selector switches to the recirculated air mode and the A/C turns on automatically. If A/C is not desired, press the A/C switch to turn it off. If recirculated air mode is not desired, press the air intake selector to switch to outside air mode. Air intake selector A/C switch This switch controls the source of air entering the vehicle. Press the switch to alternate between the outside air and recirculated air modes. Press the A/C switch to turn the air conditioner on. The indicator light on the switch will illuminate when the fan control dial is set at position 1, 2, 3, or 4. Press the switch once again to turn the air conditioner off. It is recommended that under normal conditions the switch be kept in the outside air mode. Outside air mode (indicator light turned off) Outside air is taken into the vehicle. Use this mode for normal ventilation and heating. í Some models. 6-7