Mazda Mazda 6, Owner'S Manual

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5–11
Interior Features
Air-Conditioning System
NOTE
The air-conditioning operates when
the A/C switch is pressed even if the
fan is off.
The A/C ECO function is designed
to economize use of the air-
conditioning system. “ A/C ECO ” is
displayed to indicate that the air-
conditioning system is operating at
optimum control.
The air conditioner may not function
when the outside temperature
approaches 0 °C (32 °F).
Air intake selector
Outside or recirculated air positions can be
selected. Press the switch to select outside/
recirculated air positions.
Recirculated air position ( )
Outside air is shut off. Use this position
when going through tunnels, driving in
congested traf
¿ c (high engine exhaust
areas) or when quick cooling is desired.
Outside air position ( )
Outside air is allowed to enter the
cabin. Use this mode for ventilation or
windscreen defrosting.
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.
DUAL switch
Use the DUAL switch to change the
mode between the individual operation
(driver and passenger) and interconnection
(simultaneous) modes.
Individual operation mode (indicator
light illuminated)
The set temperature can be controlled
individually for the driver and front
passenger.
Interconnection mode (indicator light
turned off)
The set temperature for the driver
and front passenger is controlled
simultaneously.
Windscreen defroster switch
Press the switch to defrost the windscreen
and front door windows.
Refer to Windscreen Defrosting and
Defogging on page 5-12 .
Rear window defogger switch
Press the rear window defogger switch to
defrost the rear window.
Refer to Rear Window Defogger on page
4-86 .
Operation of Automatic Air-
conditioning
1. Press the AUTO switch. Selection
of the air À ow mode, air intake
selector and amount of air À ow will be
automatically controlled.
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.
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