Mazda 3 Owners Manual: Windshield Defrosting and Defogging
Set the mode selector dial to the 
position and turn the fan control dial to the
desired speed.
In this position, the outside air position is automatically selected, and when the fan control dial is ON, the air conditioner automatically turns on. The air conditioner will directly dehumidify the air to the front windshield and side windows . Airflow amount will be increased.
WARNING
Set the temperature control to the hot
or warm position when defogging (
position): Using the  position with the
temperature control set to the cold position is dangerous as it will cause the outside of the windshield to fog up. Your vision will be hampered, which could lead to a serious accident. |
NOTE Use the temperature control dial to increase the air flow temperature and defog the windshield more quickly.
Operation of Automatic Air
Conditioning
Set the mode selector dial to the AUTO
position.
Set the air intake selector to the outside
air position (indicator light turned off).
NOTE
If the recirculated air position is used
for l ...
Sunlight/Temperature Sensor
The climate control system measures
inside and outside temperatures, and
sunlight. It then sets temperatures inside
the passenger compartment accordingly.
CAUTION
Do not obstruct either ...
Other materials:
Glove Compartment Light Bulb Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Passenger-side front scuff plate.
b. Passenger-side front side trim.
c. Dashboard under cover.
d. Glove compartment.
e. Passenger-side lower panel.
3. Remove the glove comportment bulb from the socket.
4 ...
Trunk Lid Stay Damper Disposal
NOTE:
The gas in the trunk lid stay damper is colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
1. Wear protective eye wear.
2. Lay the trunk lid stay damper flat.
3. Hacksaw 2—3 mm {0.08—0.11 in} into the trunk lid stay damper
using a hacksaw, and allow the gas to escape from the trun ...
Rear Door Pad Removal/Installation
1. Fully open the rear door glass.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove the following parts:
a. Rear door trim.
b. Rear door speaker.
c. Rear power window motor.
d. Rear door quarter glass.
e. Rear door glass.
f. Rear door module panel.
4. Remove the service hole co ...
