2010 Mazda MAZDA3 Owner's Manual - Page 226

Interior Comfort Climate Control System Recirculated air mode (indicator light illuminated) Outside air is shut off. Air within the vehicle is recirculated. This mode can be used when driving on a dusty road or in similar conditions. It also helps to provide quicker cooling of the interior. NOTE l l l WARNING Do not use the recirculated air mode in cold or rainy weather: Using the recirculated air mode in cold or rainy weather is dangerous as it will cause the windows to fog up. Your vision will be hampered, which could lead to a serious accident. l qHeating 1. Set the mode selector dial to the position. 2. Set the temperature control dial to the hot position. 3. Set the fan control dial to the desired speed. If the windshield fogs up easily, set the mode selector dial to the position. If cooler air is desired at face level, set the mode selector dial 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). In the or position, the air conditioner is automatically turned on (however, the indicator light does not illuminate) and the outside air mode is automatically selected to defrost the windshield. In the or position, the outside air mode cannot be changed to the recirculated air mode. qCooling (With Air Conditioner) í 1. Set the mode selector dial to the position. 2. Set the temperature control dial to the cold position. 3. Set the fan control dial to the desired speed. 4. Turn on the air conditioner by pressing the A/C switch. 5. Adjust the fan control dial and temperature control dial to maintain maximum comfort. 6-8 í Some models.