Mazda 3 Owners Manual: Windshield Defrosting and Defogging
Press the windshield defroster switch.
In this position, the outside air position is automatically selected, and the air conditioner automatically turns on. The air conditioner will directly dehumidify the air to the front windshield and side windows (on ). 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
Press the AUTO switch. Selection
of the airflow mode, air intake
selector and amount of airflow will be
automatically controlled.
Use the temperature control dial to
select a desired temp ...
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:
Purge Solenoid Valve Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
Airflow Inspection
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove the purge solenoid valve..
4. Inspect airflow between the ports under the following conditions.
Measured condition
Continuity between A—B
...
Starter Disassembly/Assembly [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
2. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
1
Magnetic switch
2
Adjustment washer
3
Rear housing
4
Brush and brush holder
...
Down Switch Inspection [Fw6 A EL]
Continuity Inspection
NOTE:
The down switch is built into the selector lever component.
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove the console..
4. Disconnect the selector lever component connector.
5. Verify that the continuity betw ...
