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:
Smart City Brake Support
(SCBS)
The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system is designed to reduce damage in
the event
of a collision by operating the brake control (SCBS brake) when the system's
laser sensor
(front) detects a vehicle ahead and determines that a collision with a vehicle
ahead is
unavoidable. It may also be ...
Push-Starting
Do not push-start your Mazda.
WARNING
Never tow a vehicle to start it:
Towing a vehicle to start it is
dangerous. The vehicle being towed
could surge forward when its engine
starts, causing the two vehicles to
collide. The occupants could be injured.
CAUTION
...
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)
The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
automatically controls braking and engine
torque in conjunction with systems such
as ABS and TCS to help control side slip
when driving on slippery surfaces, or
during sudden or evasive maneuvering,
enhancing vehicle safety.
Refer to ABS and TCS .
DSC ...
