Get Interior Features -> Air-Conditioning System Guide for Mazda 2 SUV First Generation (2002-2007)

Interior Features

Air-Conditioning System

(With A/C switch)

O p e r a t i n g T i p s

Operate the air-conditioning system with

the engine running.

To prevent the battery from being

discharged, do not leave the fan control

dial on for a long period of time with the

ignition switched ON when the engine is

not running.

(With i-stop)

The airÀow amount may decrease

slightly while the i-stop function is

operating.

Clear all obstructions such as leaves,

snow and ice from the bonnet and the

air inlet in the cowl grille to improve the

system ef¿ciency.

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Run the air conditioner about 10 minutes

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at least once a month to keep internal

parts lubricated.

Have the air conditioner checked before

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the weather gets hot. Lack of refrigerant

may make the air conditioner less

ef¿cient.

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The refrigerant speci¿cations are

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indicated on a label attached to the

inside of the engine compartment. Check

the label before re¿lling the refrigerant.

If the wrong type of refrigerant is used,

it could result in a serious malfunction

of the air conditioner.

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For details, consult an expert repairer,

we recommend an Authorised Mazda

Repairer.

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Use the air-conditioning system to defog

the windows and dehumidify the air.

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The recirculate mode should be used

Label

when driving through tunnels or while in

a traf¿c jam, or when you would like to

shut off outside air for quick cooling of

the interior.

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Use the outside air position for

ventilation or windscreen defrosting.

If the vehicle has been parked in direct

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sunlight during hot weather, open the

windows to let warm air escape, then

run the air-conditioning system.

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AirÀow direction adjustment

Vent Operation

Adjusting the Vents

Directing airÀow

To adjust the direction of airÀow, move the

adjustment knob.

Knob

NOTE

When using the air conditioner under

humid ambient temperature conditions,

the system may blow fog from the vents.

This is not a sign of trouble but a result

of humid air being suddenly cooled.

Centre vents (front passenger)

Air vent open/close

Close

Open

Centre vents (driver) and Side vents

Air vent open/close

Knob

AirÀow direction adjustment

NOTE

The air vents can be fully opened and

closed by operating the knob.

Open

Knob

Close

Knob

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Selecting the AirÀow Mode

Instrument panel Vents

Defroster and Floor Vents

Defroster Vents

Instrument panel and Floor Vents

Floor Vents

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Manual Type

Type A

Rear window defogger switch

Fan control dial

Temperature control dial

A/C switch

Mode selector dial

Air intake selector (outside air position)

Air intake selector (recirculated air position)

Type B

Rear window defogger switch

Fan control dial

Temperature control dial

Mode selector dial

Air intake selector (outside air position)

Air intake selector (recirculated air position)

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Type C

Rear window defogger switch

Fan control dial

Temperature control dial

A/C switch

Mode selector dial

Air intake selector

Type D

Rear window defogger switch

Fan control dial

Temperature control dial

A/C switch

Mode selector dial

Air intake selector

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Air-Conditioning System

A/C switch (Type A/Type C/Type D)

Control Switches

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.

Temperature control dial

(Type A/Type B/Type C)

This dial controls temperature. Turn it

clockwise for hot and anticlockwise for

cold.

(Type D)

NOTE

This dial controls the air temperature when

using the air conditioner. Turn it clockwise

for cold.

The air conditioner may not function

when the outside temperature

approaches 0 °C (32 °F).

Fan control dial

This dial allows variable fan speeds.

0—Fan off

1—Low speed

Air intake selector (Type A/Type B)

2—Medium low speed

3—Medium high speed

4—High speed

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 positions.

Mode selector dial

Turn the mode selector dial to select

airÀow mode (page 5-4).

Recirculated air position (

)

NOTE

Outside air is shut off. Air within the

vehicle is recirculated.

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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 airÀow between the two

modes.

Outside air position (

)

Outside air is allowed to enter the

cabin. Use this mode for ventilation or

windscreen defrosting.

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For example, when the mode selector

dial is at the position between the

and positions, airÀow from the

Àoor vent is less than that of the

position.

WARNING

Do not use the recirculated air position

in cold or rainy weather:

Using the recirculated air position 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.

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Heating^*

Air intake selector (Type C/Type D)

This lever controls the source of air

entering the vehicle.

1. Set the mode selector dial to the

position.

2. (Type A/Type B)

Set the air intake selector to the outside

air position.

It is recommended that under normal

conditions the switch be kept in the

outside air position.

(Type C)

Set the air intake selector to the

position.

3. Set the temperature control dial to the

hot position.

Recirculated air position (

)

Outside air is shut off. Air within the

vehicle is recirculated.

4. Set the fan control dial to the desired

speed.

5. (Type A/Type C)

Outside air position (

(Type C)

Outside air is taken into the vehicle. Use

this position for normal ventilation and

heating.

)

If dehumidi¿ed heating is desired, turn

on the air conditioner.

(Type D)

NOTE

Outside air is taken into the vehicle. Use

this position for normal ventilation.

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If the windscreen fogs up easily, set

the mode selector dial to the

position.

(Type A/Type C)

WARNING

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If cooler air is desired at face level,

Do not use the

rainy weather:

Using the

position in cold or

set the mode selector dial to the

position and adjust the temperature

control dial to maintain maximum

comfort.

position 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.

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The air to the Àoor is warmer than

air to the face (except when the

temperature control dial is set at the

extreme hot or cold position).

Cooling (With air conditioner)

1. Set the mode selector dial to the

position.

2. Set the temperature control dial to the

cold position.

*Some models.

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3. Set the fan control dial to the desired

speed.

Ventilation

4. Turn on the air conditioner by pressing

the A/C switch.

1. Set the mode selector dial to the

position.

5. After cooling begins, adjust the fan

control dial and temperature control

dial as needed to maintain maximum

comfort.

2. (Type A/Type B)

Set the air intake selector to the outside

air position.

(Type C/Type D)

Set the air intake selector to the

position.

3. Set the temperature control dial to the

desired position.

CAUTION

If the air conditioner is used while

driving up long hills or in heavy traf¿c,

monitor the engine coolant temperature

warning light to see if it is illuminated or

Àashing (page 4-38).

The air conditioner may cause engine

overheating. If the warning light is

illuminated or Àashing, turn the air-

conditioning off (page 7-29).

4. Set the fan control dial to the desired

speed.

Windscreen Defrosting and

Defogging

1. Set the mode selector dial to the

position.

2. (Type C/Type D)

Set the air intake selector to the

position.

3. Set the temperature control dial to the

desired position.

4. Set the fan control dial to the desired

speed.

NOTE

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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

position, then set the fan control dial

to position 4.

5. (Type A/Type C)

If dehumidi¿ed heating is desired, turn

on the air conditioner.

(Type D)

Press the A/C switch to turn on the air

conditioner.

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(Type A/Type C)

If warmer air is desired at Àoor level,

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set the mode selector dial to the

position and adjust the temperature

control dial to maintain maximum

comfort.

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The air to the Àoor is warmer than

air to the face (except when the

temperature control dial is set at the

extreme hot or cold position).

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NOTE

WARNING

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(Type A/Type C)

Do not defog the windscreen using the

position with the temperature

control set to the cold position (Type A/

Type B/Type C):

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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.

Using the

position with the

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(Type A/Type C)

temperature control set to the cold

position is dangerous as it will cause

the outside of the windscreen to fog up.

Your vision will be hampered, which

could lead to a serious accident. Set the

temperature control to the hot or warm

If warm air is desired at the Àoor, set

the mode selector dial to the

position.

(Type A/Type B)

In the

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position, the outside air

position is automatically selected.

The air intake selector cannot be

changed to the recirculated air

position.

position when using the

position.

Do not leave the air conditioner in the

position with the temperature

control set to cold after the windscreen

has defogged (Type D):

Dehumidifying (With air

conditioner)

Leaving the air conditioner in the

position with the temperature control

set to cold after the windscreen has

defogged is dangerous as the outside of

the windscreen will fog up. Your vision

will be hampered, which could lead to a

serious accident.

Operate the air conditioner in cool or cold

weather to help defog the windscreen and

side windows.

1. Set the mode selector dial to the desired

position.

2. (Type A)

Set the mode selector dial except the

position and turn on the windscreen

wipers to clear the window.

Set the air intake selector to the outside

air position.

(Type C/Type D)

Set the air intake selector to the

position.

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.

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NOTE

(Type A/Type C)

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.

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Fully Automatic Type

European model

Temperature control dial

Fan control dial

Mode selector dial

A/C switch

Air intake selector switch Rear window defogger switch

Except European model

Temperature control dial

Fan control dial

Mode selector dial

A/C switch

Air intake selector switch Rear window defogger switch

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Air-Conditioning System

Control Switches

NOTE

Temperature control dial

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With the airÀow mode set to the

position and the temperature control

dial set at a medium temperature,

heated air is directed to the feet and

air at a comparably lower

This dial controls temperature. Turn it

clockwise for hot and anticlockwise for

cold.

Fan control dial

temperature will Àow through the

central, left and right vents.

The fan has seven speeds.

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When the fan control dial is ON, and

the mode selector dial is in the

position, the air conditioner is

automatically turned on and the

outside air position is automatically

selected to defrost the windscreen.

AUTO position

The amount of airÀow will be

automatically controlled in accordance

with the set temperature.

Except AUTO position

The airÀow amount can be adjusted to the

desired level by turning the dial.

A/C switch

The air-conditioning (cooling/

0 position

dehumidifying functions) can be turned on

or off by pressing the switch while the fan

control dial is at a position other than 0.

The indicator light turns on while the air-

conditioning is operating.

To turn off the system, set the dial to 0

position.

Mode selector dial

Turn the mode selector dial to select

NOTE

airÀow mode (page 5-4).

AUTO position

The air conditioner may not function

when the outside temperature

approaches 0 °C (32 °F).

The airÀow mode automatically adjusts to

the selected temperature.

Except AUTO position

The desired airÀow position can be

selected by turning the dial.

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Air intake selector

Operation of Automatic Air-

conditioning

Outside or recirculated air positions can be

selected. Press the switch to select outside/

recirculated air positions.

1. Set the mode selector dial to the AUTO

position.

2. Set the air intake selector to the outside

air position (indicator light turned off).

Recirculated air position (indicator light

illuminated)

NOTE

Outside air is shut off. Use this position

when going through tunnels, driving in

congested traf¿c (high engine exhaust

areas) or when quick cooling is desired.

If the recirculated air position is used

for long periods in cold weather or high

humidity, the windscreen may fog up

more easily.

Outside air position (indicator light

turned off)

3. Set the fan control dial to the AUTO

position.

4. Press the A/C switch to operate the air-

conditioning (turn indicator light on).

5. Set the temperature control dial to the

desired position.

Outside air is allowed to enter the

cabin. Use this mode for ventilation or

windscreen defrosting.

WARNING

6. To turn off the system, set the fan

control dial to the 0 position.

Do not use the

rainy weather:

position in cold or

Using the

position in cold or rainy

NOTE

weather is dangerous as it will cause

the windows to fog up. Your vision will

be hampered, which could lead to a

serious accident.

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Setting the temperature to maximum

hot or cold will not provide the

desired temperature at a faster rate.

When selecting heat, the system will

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restrict airÀow until it has warmed to

prevent cold air from blowing out of

the vents.

(European model)

For an optimal cabin temperature,

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set the temperature close to “22.0”.

Adjust to the desired temperature if

necessary.

(Except European model)

For an optimal cabin temperature,

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set the temperature close to “25.0”.

Adjust to the desired temperature if

necessary.

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Air-Conditioning System

Windscreen Defrosting and

Defogging

Sunlight/Temperature Sensor

Sunlight sensor^*

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 windscreen and side windows (page

5-4). AirÀow amount will be increased.

Do not place objects on the sunlight

sensor. Otherwise, the interior temperature

may not adjust correctly.

Sunlight sensor

WARNING

Set the temperature control to the hot

or warm position when defogging (

position):

Interior temperature sensor

Do not cover the interior temperature

sensor. Otherwise, the interior temperature

may not adjust correctly.

Using the

position with the

temperature control set to the cold

position is dangerous as it will cause

the outside of the windscreen 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 Àow temperature and

defog the windscreen more quickly.

Interior temperature sensor

*Some models.

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