Mazda 2009 MX-5 Miata, Owner'S Manual

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NOTE
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The air conditioner may not function when
the outside temperature approaches 0 °C
(32 °F).
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(Type B)
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
Outside or recirculated air positions can
be selected. Press the switch to select
outside/recirculated air positions.
Recirculated air position (indicator
light illuminated)
Use this position when going through
tunnels, driving in congested traffic (high
engine exhaust areas) or when quick
cooling is desired.
Outside air position (indicator light
turned off)
Use this position for normal conditions
and defogging.
WARNING
Do not use the position in cold or
rainy weather:
Using the position 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.
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Operation of Automatic Air
Conditioning
1. Set the mode selector dial to the AUTO
position.
2. Set the air intake selector to the outside
air position (indicator light turned off).
3. Set the temperature control dial to the
desired position.
4. Set the fan control dial to the AUTO
position.
5. Turn on the air conditioner.
To turn off the system, set the fan control
dial to OFF.
NOTE
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Setting the temperature to maximum high
or low will not provide the desired
temperature at a faster rate.
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To prevent cool air blowing from the vents
when heating right after starting the
engine, the amount of airflow is reduced
until the air warms up.
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Turn the mode selector dial to an OPEN
MODE position for maximum comfort
while the roof is open. When the mode
selector dial is turned to the AUTO
position, OPEN MODE (
) and ( )
vents will not be selected automatically.
Select them manually.
Interior Comfort
Climate Control System
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