Mazda 3 Owners Manual: Dehumidifying (With air conditioner)
Operate the air conditioner in cool or cold weather to help defog the windshield and side windows.
- Set the mode selector dial to the desired position.
- Set the air intake selector to the outside air position.
- Set the temperature control dial to the desired position.
- Set the fan control dial to the desired speed.
- Turn on the air conditioner by pressing the A/C switch.
NOTE One of the functions of the air conditioner is dehumidifying the air and, to use this function, the temperature does not have to be set to cold. Therefore, set the temperature control dial to the desired position (hot or cold) and turn on the air conditioner when you want to dehumidify the cabin air
Windshield Defrosting and
Defogging
Set the mode selector dial to the
position.
Set the temperature control dial to the
desired position.
Set the fan control dial to the desired
speed.
If dehumidified heating is desire ...
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Fog Lights
Use this switch to turn on the fog lights.
The fog lights will improve visibility at
night and during foggy conditions.
To turn the fog lights on, rotate the fog
light switch to the position.
The headlight switch must be in the
position before turning on the fog lights.
To turn t ...
Oil Pan Removal/Installation [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
WARNING:
Hot engines and engine oil can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and
wait until it and the engine oil have cooled.
A vehicle that is lifted but not securely supported on safety stands is dangerous.
It can slip or fall, causing death or serious injury. Never work ...
Intake Manifold Vacuum Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
1. Disconnect the evaporative hose (purge solenoid valve side) and install the
vacuum gauge..
2. Verify that the intake air hoses are installed securely.
3. Warm up the engine.
4. Measure the intake manifold vacuum while idling (no load) using the vacuum
gauge.
If not within the sp ...
