C L I M A T E C O N T R O L S
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Climate
Controls
Trunk
Quick Tips
2004 Mazda
Miata
page 12
page 13
Tire economy and tips
Check pressure at least monthly
when tires are cold
Maintain correct front-end
alignment and tire balance; rotate
tires at 7,500-mile intervals; see
Owner’s Manual for rotation chart
Tire pressure
Decal on the edge of the
driver’s door provides tire
pressure information
Tire chains*
†
Tire chains can damage aluminum
wheels; use on steel wheels only
Tip: Use only SAE class “S”
chains; install only on rear
tires; install as tightly as
possible and retighten
periodically
Never exceed 30 mph with
tire chains
2
3 4 5
1
6
1. Temperature control
Rotate knob to blue for
cool/red for warm
2. Air Conditioning
Press to turn on/off
Tip: Use A/C to dehumidify air
3. Fan control
Rotate knob to increase/
decrease speed, turn to
0
to shut system off
4. Air intake control
Slide lever to select
=
recirculate inside air;
use for maximum heating/
cooling or to keep odors out
=
fresh air
WARNING: Do not use
position in cold weather;
windows could fog and
hamper vision
5. Rear window defogger
Press to activate/deactivate
Trunk
1. Lug wrench/wheel lock key
2. Temporary spare tire
To change flat tire: Follow
instructions in Owner’s Manual
WARNING: Do not exceed 50
mph with temporary spare
Tip: Temporary spare tire
should only be used for
very short periods
3. Jack/jack handle
4. Lock
To lock/unlock: Insert key and
turn counterclockwise/clockwise
5. Battery
6. Airflow selections
= air to dash
= air to dash/floor
= air to floor
= air to floor/windshield,
A/C compressor is on
= defrost, air to windshield,
A/C compressor is on
WARNING: When using
position always set tem-
perature control to hot
or warm to prevent
glass fogging
Control positions for
maximum defrost
Fan to maximum, temperature
to maximum hot, airflow selector
knob to
Tips: When
selected, air
is dried by A/C compressor
operation when temperature
is above 39°F
To help prevent windshield
fogging in humid weather,
select
before starting engine
To prevent moisture buildup,
never drive with system off
0
1
2
3
4
A/C
1
2
3
5
4
6
USE
WITH
Trunk
release
handle
Allows you to
escape should
you become
locked in trunk
To open: Pull “T” handle; “T”
handle will glow if it has been
exposed to light
WARNING: Always keep
handle recessed; luggage
may snag on handle and
open trunk
PULL
6
*Denotes optional equipment
†
See Owner’s Manual
