Get Climate Control System Guide for Mazda Cx-5 SUV First Generation (2013-2016)

Interior Features

Climate Control System

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Have the air conditioner checked

before the weather gets hot. Lack of

refrigerant may make the air

conditioner less efficient.

Operating Tips

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Operate the climate control 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.

The refrigerant specifications are

indicated on a label attached to the

inside of the engine compartment.

Check the label before refilling 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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Clear all obstructions such as leaves,

snow and ice from the hood and the air

inlet in the cowl grille to improve the

system efficiency.

For details, consult an Authorized

Mazda Dealer.

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Use the climate control system to defog

the windows and dehumidify the air.

The recirculate mode should be used

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when driving through tunnels or while

in a traffic 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 windshield 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 climate control system.

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Run the air conditioner about 10

minutes at least once a month to keep

internal parts lubricated.

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Interior Features

Climate Control System

Vent Operation

qAdjusting the Vents

Directing airflow

To adjust the direction of airflow, move

the adjustment knob.

NOTE

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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.

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The air vents can be fully opened and

closed by operating the dial.

Side Vents

Knob

Dial

Close

Open

Center Vents

Knob

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Interior Features

Climate Control System

qSelecting the Airflow Mode

Dashboard Vents

Defroster and Floor Vents

Defroster Vents

Dashboard and Floor Vents

Floor Vents

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Interior Features

Climate Control System

Manual Type

Temperature control dial

Fan control dial

Mode selector dial

A/C switch

Air intake selector switch

Rear window defogger switch

NOTE

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qControl Switches

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.

Temperature control dial

This dial controls temperature. Turn it

clockwise for hot and counterclockwise

for cold.

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For example, when the mode selector dial is

NOTE

at the

positions, airflow from the floor vent is less

than that of the position.

position between the

and

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 switch to the

recirculated air position and the A/C turns on

automatically.

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 in any position except OFF.

If A/C is not desired, press the A/C switch to

turn it off.

Fan control dial

Press the switch once again to turn the air

conditioner off.

This dial allows variable fan speeds.

The fan has seven speeds.

NOTE

Mode selector dial

The air conditioner may not function when the

Turn the mode selector dial to select

airflow mode (page 5-4).

outside temperature approaches 0 °C (32 °F).

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Interior Features

Climate Control System

Air intake selector

NOTE

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If the windshield fogs up easily, set the

This switch controls the source of air

entering the vehicle.

mode selector dial to the

position.

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If cooler air is desired at face level, set the

mode selector dial at the

position and

Outside or recirculated air positions can

be selected. Press the switch to select

outside/recirculated air positions.

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).

Recirculated air position (indicator

light illuminated)

Outside air is shut off. Use this position

when going through tunnels, driving in

congested traffic (high engine exhaust

areas) or when quick cooling is desired.

In the

or

position, the air

conditioner is automatically turned on and

the outside air position is automatically

selected to defrost the windshield. In the

Outside air position (indicator light

turned off)

or

position, the outside air position

cannot be changed to the recirculated air

position.

Outside air is allowed to enter the cabin.

Use this mode for ventilation or

windshield defrosting.

qCooling (With air conditioner)

1. Set the mode selector dial to the

position.

WARNING

Do not use the

rainy weather:

Using the

position in cold or

2. Set the temperature control dial to the

cold position.

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.

3. Set the fan control dial to the desired

speed.

4. Turn on the air conditioner by pressing

the A/C switch.

qHeating

5. After cooling begins, adjust the fan

control dial and temperature control

dial as needed to maintain maximum

comfort.

1. Set the mode selector dial to the

position.

2. Set the air intake selector to the outside

air position (indicator light turned off).

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.

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Interior Features

Climate Control System

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Windshield Defrosting and Defogging

CAUTION

1. Set the mode selector dial to the

position.

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 (page

4-20).

The air conditioner may cause engine

overheating. If the warning light is

illuminated or flashing, turn the air-

conditioning off (page 7-18).

2. Set the temperature control dial to the

desired position.

3. Set the fan control dial to the desired

speed.

4. If dehumidified heating is desired, turn

on the air conditioner.

WARNING

NOTE

Do not defog the windshield using the

position with the temperature

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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 turn the

fan control dial fully clockwise.

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

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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).

accident. Set the temperature control

to the hot or warm position when

using the

position.

NOTE

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For maximum defrosting, turn on the air

conditioner, set the temperature control dial

to the extreme hot position, and turn the fan

control dial fully clockwise.

If warm air is desired at the floor, set the

mode selector dial to the

qVentilation

1. Set the mode selector dial to the

position.

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2. Set the air intake selector to the outside

air position (indicator light turned off).

position.

In the or position, the air

conditioner is automatically turned on and

the outside air position is automatically

selected to defrost the windshield. In the

3. Set the temperature control dial to the

desired position.

4. Set the fan control dial to the desired

speed.

or

position, the outside air position

cannot be changed to the recirculated air

position.

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Interior Features

Climate Control System

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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 position (indicator light turned off).

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.

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Interior Features

Climate Control System

Fully Automatic Type

Climate control information is displayed on the display.

Temperature setting display (driver)

Windshield defroster switch

Driver temperature control dial

Air intake selector

(recirculated air

position)

Rear window defogger switch

Air intake selector

(outside air position)

Passenger temperature

control dial

A/C mode display

A/C switch

AUTO switch

OFF switch

DUAL switch

Fan control switch

Mode selector Mode selector switch

display

Airflow display

Temperature setting display (passenger)

NOTE

AUTO switch indicator light

qControl Switches

AUTO switch

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When on, it indicates auto operation, and

By pressing the AUTO switch the

the system will function automatically.

If any of the following switches are

operated while in auto control, the AUTO

switch indicator turns off.

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following functions will be automatically

controlled in accordance with the selected

set temperature:

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Airflow temperature

Amount of airflow

Selection of airflow mode

Outside/Recirculated air selection

Mode selector switch

Fan control switch

Windshield defroster switch

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The functions for switches other than those

operated in the above continue to operate

in auto control.

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Air conditioner operation

OFF switch

Pressing the OFF switch shuts off the

climate control system.

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Interior Features

Climate Control System

Temperature control dial

NOTE

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With the airflow mode set to the

This dial controls temperature. Turn it

clockwise for hot and counterclockwise

for cold.

position and the temperature control dial

set at a medium temperature, heated air is

directed to the feet and air at a comparably

lower temperature will flow through the

central, left and right vents.

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When the DUAL switch is off:

Turn the driver temperature control dial

to control the temperature throughout

the entire cabin.

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To set the air vent to

windshield defroster switch.

In the or position, the air

, press the

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When the DUAL switch is on:

Turn the driver or front passenger

temperature control dial to

independently control the temperature

on each side of the cabin.

conditioner is automatically turned on and

the outside air position is automatically

selected to defrost the windshield. In the

or

position, the outside air position

NOTE

cannot be changed to the recirculated air

position.

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The climate control system changes to the

individual operation mode (DUAL switch

indicator light illuminated) by turning the

front passenger temperature control dial

even when the DUAL switch is off, which

allows individual control of the set

temperature for the driver and front

passenger.

The temperature units for the temperature

setting display can be changed in

conjunction with the temperature units for

the outside temperature display. Refer to

Outside Temperature Display on page 4-14.

A/C switch

Pressing the A/C switch while the AUTO

switch is turned on will turn off the air-

conditioning (cooling/dehumidifying

functions).

The air-conditioning can be turned on and

off by pressing the A/C switch while the

fan control switch is on.

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NOTE

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The air-conditioning operates when the A/C

switch is pressed even if the fan is off.

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Fan control switch

The air conditioner may not function when

the outside temperature approaches 0 °C

(32 °F).

The fan has seven speeds. The selected

speed will be displayed.

Air intake selector

Mode selector switch

Outside or recirculated air positions can

be selected. Press the switch to select

outside/recirculated air positions.

The desired airflow mode can be selected

(page 5-4).

Recirculated air position (

)

Outside air is shut off. Use this position

when going through tunnels, driving in

congested traffic (high engine exhaust

areas) or when quick cooling is desired.

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Interior Features

Climate Control System

Outside air position (

)

qOperation of Automatic Air-

Conditioning

Outside air is allowed to enter the cabin.

Use this mode for ventilation or

windshield defrosting.

1. Press the AUTO switch. Selection of

the airflow mode, air intake selector

and amount of airflow will be

automatically controlled.

WARNING

Do not use the

rainy weather:

Using the

position in cold or

2. Use the temperature control dial to

select a desired temperature.

Press the DUAL switch or turn the

front passenger temperature control

dial to control the set temperature

individually for the driver and front

passenger.

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.

DUAL switch

To turn off the system, press the OFF

switch.

Use the DUAL switch to change the mode

between the individual operation (driver

and passenger) and interconnection

(simultaneous) modes.

NOTE

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Setting the temperature to maximum high

or low will not provide the desired

temperature at a faster rate.

Individual operation mode (indicator

light illuminated)

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When selecting heat, the system will restrict

airflow until it has warmed to prevent cold

air from blowing out of the vents.

The set temperature can be controlled

individually for the driver and front

passenger.

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Windshield Defrosting and Defogging

Interconnection mode (indicator light

turned off)

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 (page 5-4). Airflow amount will

be increased.

The set temperature for the driver and

front passenger is controlled

simultaneously.

Windshield defroster switch

Press the switch to defrost the windshield

and front door windows.

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Interior Features

Climate Control System

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.

Interior temperature sensor

NOTE

Use the temperature control dial to increase

the air flow temperature and defog the

windshield more quickly.

qSunlight/Temperature Sensor

The fully automatic air conditioner

function measures inside and outside

temperatures, and sunlight. It then sets

temperatures inside the passenger

compartment accordingly.

CAUTION

Do not obstruct either sensor,

otherwise the automatic air

conditioner will not operate properly.

Sunlight sensor

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Climate Control System for Your Mazda Cx-5 SUV First Generation (2013-2016)

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