2010 Mazda MAZDA3 Owner's Manual - Page 233

Interior Comfort Climate Control System 2. Use the temperature control dial to select a desired temperature. Press the DUAL switch or turn the front passenger temperature control dial to control the set temperature individually for the driver and front passenger. qWindshield Defrosting and Defogging To turn off the system, press the OFF switch. NOTE l l Setting the temperature to the maximum high or low will not provide the desired temperature at a faster rate. When selecting heat, the system will restrict airflow until it has warmed to prevent cold air from blowing out of the vents. Press the windshield defroster switch. In this position, the outside air position is automatically selected, and the air conditioner automatically turns on. The air conditioner will directly dehumidify the air to the front windshield and side windows (page 6-4). Airflow amount will be increased. WARNING Set the temperature control to the hot or warm position when defogging ( position): position with the Using 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. NOTE Use the temperature control dial to increase the air flow temperature and defog the windshield more quickly. 6-15