Mazda CX-5 Owners Manual: Manual Type

Control Switches

Temperature control dial

This dial controls temperature. Turn it clockwise for hot and counterclockwise for cold.

NOTE

When the mode is set to or with the fan control dial in a position other than 0 and the temperature control dial in the maximum cold position, the air intake selector switches to the recirculated air mode and the A/C turns on automatically.

If A/C is not desired, press the A/C switch to turn it off.

Fan control dial

This dial allows variable fan speeds.

0―Fan off
1―Low speed
2―Medium low speed 3―Medium high speed 4―High speed

Mode selector dial

Turn the mode selector dial to select airflow mode .

NOTE

• The mode selector dial can be set at the intermediate positions ( ) between
each mode. Set the dial to an intermediate position if you want to split the airflow between the two modes.

• For example, when the mode selector dial is at the position between the
and
positions, airflow from the floor vent
is less than that of the position.

A/C switch

Press the A/C switch to turn the air conditioner on. The indicator light on the switch will illuminate when the fan control dial is set at position 1, 2, 3, or 4.

Press the switch once again to turn the air conditioner off.

NOTE

The air conditioner may not function when the outside temperature approaches 0 °C (32 °F).

Air intake selector

This switch controls the source of air entering the vehicle.

Press the air intake selector switch to alternate between the outside air and recirculated air modes.

Recirculated air mode

( )
Outside air is shut off. Air within the vehicle is recirculated.

Outside air mode (

)
Use this mode for ventilation or windshield defrosting.

WARNING

Do not use the recirculated air mode in cold or rainy weather:

Using the recirculated air mode 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.

Heating

1. Set the mode selector dial to the position.

2. Set the air intake selector to the outside air mode.

3. Set the temperature control dial to the hot position.

4. Set the fan control dial to the desired speed.

5. If dehumidified heating is desired, turn on the air conditioner.

NOTE

• If the windshield fogs up easily, set the mode selector dial to the position.

• If cooler air is desired at face level, set the mode selector dial at the position
and adjust the temperature control dial to maintain maximum comfort.

• The air to the floor is warmer than air to the face (except when the temperature control dial is set at the extreme hot or cold position).

• In the or
position, the air conditioner is automatically
turned on (however, the indicator light does not illuminate) and the outside air mode is automatically selected to defrost the windshield. In the or
position, the outside air mode cannot
be changed to the recirculated air mode.

Cooling (With air conditioner)

1. Set the mode selector dial to the position.

2. Set the temperature control dial to the cold position.

3. Set the fan control dial to the desired speed.

4. Turn on the air conditioner by pressing the A/C switch.

5. After cooling begins, adjust the fan control dial and temperature control dial as needed to maintain maximum comfort.

CAUTION

If the air conditioner is used while driving up long hills or in heavy traffic, monitor the engine coolant temperature warning light to see if it is illuminated or flashing .

The air conditioner may cause engine overheating. If the warning light is illuminated or flashing, turn the air conditioning off .

NOTE

• When maximum cooling is desired, set the temperature control dial to the extreme cold position and set the air intake selector to the recirculated air mode, then set the fan control dial to position 4.

• If warmer air is desired at floor level, set the mode selector dial at the position
and adjust the temperature control dial to maintain maximum comfort.

• The air to the floor is warmer than air to the face (except when the temperature control dial is set at the extreme hot or cold position).

Ventilation

1. Set the mode selector dial to the position.

2. Set the air intake selector to the outside air mode.

3. Set the temperature control dial to the desired position.

4. Set the fan control dial to the desired speed.

Windshield Defrosting and Defogging

1. Set the mode selector dial to the position.

2. Set the temperature control dial to the desired position.

3. Set the fan control dial to the desired speed.

WARNING

Do not defog the windshield using the position with the temperature control
set to the cold 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. Set the temperature control to the hot or warm position when using the position.

NOTE

• For maximum defrosting, turn on the air conditioner, set the temperature control dial to the extreme hot position, and the fan control dial to position 4.

• If warm air is desired at the floor, set the mode selector dial to the position.

• In the or
position, the air conditioner is automatically
turned on (however, the indicator light does not illuminate) and the outside air mode is automatically selected to defrost the windshield. In the or
position, the outside air mode cannot
be changed to the recirculated air mode.

Dehumidifying (With air conditioner)

Operate the air conditioner in cool or cold weather to help defog the windshield and side windows.

1. Set the mode selector dial to the desired position.

2. Set the air intake selector to the outside air mode.

3. Set the temperature control dial to the desired position.

4. Set the fan control dial to the desired speed.

5. 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.