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

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

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.

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

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

If the windshield fogs up easily, set the

This switch controls the source of air

entering the vehicle.

mode selector dial to the

position.

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

position, the outside air position

cannot be changed to the recirculated air

position.

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Interior Features

Climate Control System

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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