T R A N S A X L E
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Transaxle
Climate
Controls
Quick Tips
2003 Mazda
MPV
page 14
page 15
Revised September 23, 2002
1. Temperature control
Rotate knob to blue for
cool, red for warm
Control positions for
maximum defrost
Fan to maximum, temperature
to maximum hot, air flow
selector knob to
2. Air Conditioning
Press on/off
3. Fan control
Rotate knob
4.
Rear window defrost
Press on/off, shuts off with
ignition or cycles off/on
after 20 minutes
5. Air flow selections
= air to dash
= air to dash and floor
= air to floor
= air to floor and windshield
= air to windshield
6. Air intake selection
switch
Press
for cooling
with inside/outside air
7. Rear air conditioning
switch*
0
= fan off
REAR
= select fan speed
from rear control
1
= low
2
= medium
3
= high
Tips: To help prevent windshield
fogging in humid weather, select
before starting engine
To prevent moisture buildup,
never drive with system off
Objects placed under the
front seats may interfere with
air flow to the rear
/
Automatic transaxle
P = Park
To move gearshift from Park:
Press firmly on brake pedal
R = Reverse
N = Neutral
No gear engaged
D (Overdrive)
For normal driving: Shifts through
four forward gears automatically
Tip: Torque converter lock-up
improves fuel economy and
can feel like an additional gear
D (Overdrive Off)
Press overdrive off switch (
1
) to
disengage/engage overdrive;
indicator light on instrument
panel will illuminate; shifts
through three forward gears
automatically
Provides extra power and increased
engine braking; stops 3rd-4th
gear cycling in stop/go driving
3 = Third
Provides extra power and
increased engine braking
Use to reduce wheel spin when
starting on slippery surfaces
2 = Second
Use for engine braking when
3rd is not sufficient
0
0
1
2
3
REAR
1
2
3
4
A/C
1
3
4
2
6
7
5
*Denotes optional equipment
1
TRIP
ODO
A
88888.8
B
P R N D 3 2
0
10
120
mph
