Get Interior Features -> Climate Control System Guide for Mazda Mx-5 SUV Fourth Generation (2016-2026)

Interior Features

Climate Control System

The refrigerant specifications are

indicated on a label attached to the

inside of the engine compartment. If the

wrong type of refrigerant is used, it

could result in a serious malfunction of

the air conditioner. Consult a

professional, government certified

repairer for the inspection or repair

because a special device is required for

the air conditioner maintenance.

For details, consult an Authorized

Mazda Dealer.

Operating Tips

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.



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.

Label



Use the climate control system to defog

the windows and dehumidify the air.

The recirculate mode should be used



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.



Use the outside air position for

ventilation or windshield defrosting.

If the vehicle has been parked in direct



sunlight during hot weather, open the

windows to let warm air escape, then

run the climate control system.



Run the air conditioner about 10

minutes at least once a month to keep

internal parts lubricated.

Have the air conditioner checked before



the weather gets hot. Lack of refrigerant

may make the air conditioner less

efficient.

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Climate Control System

Airflow direction adjustment

Vent Operation

Adjusting the Vents

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Directing airflow

To adjust the direction of airflow, move

the adjustment knob.

NOTE

Knob



When using the air conditioner under

Center vents (passenger)

Air vent open/close

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.

Close

Open

Center vents (driver) and Side vents

Air vent open/close

Knob

NOTE

The air vents can be fully opened and

closed by operating the knob.

Airflow direction adjustment

Open

Close

Knob

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Climate Control System

Selecting the Airflow Mode

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Dashboard Vents

Defroster and Floor Vents

Dashboard and Floor Vents

Defroster Vents

Floor Vents

NOTE

The location airflow exits the air vents and the airflow amount may change depending on

the open or close status of the air vents.

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Interior Features

Climate Control System

Manual Type

Type A

Temperature control dial

Fan control dial

Mode selector dial

A/C switch

Air intake selector switch

Rear window defogger switch

Type B

Temperature control dial

Fan control dial

Mode selector dial

A/C switch

Air intake selector switch

Rear window defogger switch

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Climate Control System

A/C switch

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 in any position except OFF.

Temperature control dial

This dial controls temperature. Turn it

clockwise for hot and counterclockwise

for cold.

Press the switch once again to turn the air

conditioner off.

NOTE

(Type A)

When the mode is set to

,

or a

NOTE

position in between them 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

position and the A/C turns on

automatically.

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.

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

to turn it off.

Outside or recirculated air positions can be

selected. Press the switch to select outside/

recirculated air positions.

Fan control dial

This dial allows variable fan speeds.

The fan has seven speeds.

Recirculated air position (indicator light

illuminated)

Mode selector dial

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.

Turn the mode selector dial to select

airflow mode (page 5-4).

NOTE



Outside air position (indicator light

turned off)

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.

Outside air is allowed to enter the cabin.

Use this mode for ventilation or

windshield defrosting.



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.

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Interior Features

Climate Control System

Cooling

▼

WARNING

1. Set the mode selector dial to the

position.

2. Set the temperature control dial to the

cold position.

Do not use the

weather:

Using the

position in cold or rainy

3. Set the fan control dial to the desired

speed.

4. Turn on the air conditioner by pressing

the A/C switch.

weather is dangerous as it will cause the

windows to fog up. Your vision will be

hampered, which could lead to a serious

accident.

5. After cooling begins, adjust the fan

control dial and temperature control

dial as needed to maintain maximum

comfort.

Rear window defogger switch

Press the rear window defogger switch to

defrost the rear window.

Refer to Rear Window Defogger on page

4-55.

CAUTION

Heating

▼

If the air conditioner is used while driving

up long hills or in heavy traꢀc, monitor the

high engine coolant temperature warning

indication/warning light to see if it is

illuminated or ꢁashing (page 7-33).

The air conditioner may cause engine

overheating. If the warning light is

illuminated or ꢁashing, turn the air

conditioner oꢂ (page 7-27).

1. Set the mode selector dial to the

position.

2. Set the air intake selector to the outside

air position (indicator light turns 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.

NOTE



When maximum cooling is desired, set

NOTE

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.



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.



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).

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Climate Control System



NOTE

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).



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 position.

(Type A)

When the fan control dial is ON, and the

mode selector dial is 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 or

position, the outside air position cannot

be changed to the recirculated air

position.

Ventilation

▼



1. Set the mode selector dial to the

position.

2. Set the air intake selector to the outside

air position (indicator light turns off).

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.

4. If dehumidified heating is desired, turn

on the air conditioner.



(Type B)

When the fan control dial is ON, and the

mode selector dial is in the

position,

the outside air position is automatically

selected to defrost the windshield. In the

position, the outside air position

cannot be changed to the recirculated

air position.

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.

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Interior Features

Climate Control System

Dehumidifying

▼

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 turns 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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Climate Control System

Fully Automatic Type

Type A

Temperature control dial

Fan control dial

Mode selector dial

A/C switch

Air intake selector switch

Rear window defogger switch

Type B

Temperature control dial

Fan control dial

Mode selector dial

A/C switch

Air intake selector switch

Rear window defogger switch

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Climate Control System

NOTE

Control Switches

▼



With the airflow 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 temperature will

flow through the central, left and right

vents.

When the fan control dial is ON, and the

mode selector dial is 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 or

position, the outside air position cannot

be changed to the recirculated air

position.

Temperature control dial

This dial controls temperature. Turn it

clockwise for hot and counterclockwise

for cold.

Fan control dial

The fan has seven speeds.

AUTO position



The amount of airflow will be

automatically controlled in accordance

with the set temperature.

Except AUTO position

The airflow amount can be adjusted to the

desired level by turning the dial.

A/C switch

0 position

The air conditioner (cooling/

To turn off the system, set the dial to 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

conditioner is operating.

Mode selector dial

Turn the mode selector dial to select

airflow mode (page 5-4).

NOTE

AUTO position

The air conditioner may not function when

the outside temperature approaches 0 °C

(32 °F).

The airflow mode automatically adjusts to

the selected temperature.

Except AUTO position

Air intake selector

The desired airflow position can be

selected by turning the dial.

Outside or recirculated air positions can be

selected. Press the switch to select outside/

recirculated air positions.

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.

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Climate Control System

Outside air position (indicator light

turned off)

6. To turn off the system, set the fan

control dial to the 0 position.

Outside air is allowed to enter the cabin.

Use this mode for ventilation or

windshield defrosting.

NOTE



Setting the temperature to maximum hot

or cold will not provide the desired

temperature at a faster rate.

When selecting heat, the system will

WARNING



restrict airflow until it has warmed to

prevent cold air from blowing out of the

vents.

Do not use the

weather:

Using the

position in cold or rainy

Windshield Defrosting and

▼

weather is dangerous as it will cause the

windows to fog up. Your vision will be

hampered, which could lead to a serious

accident.

Defogging

Set the mode selector dial to the

position and turn the fan control dial to the

desired speed.

Rear window defogger switch

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

windshield and side windows (page 5-4).

Airflow amount will be increased.

Press the rear window defogger switch to

defrost the rear window.

Refer to Rear Window Defogger on page

4-55.

Operation of Automatic Air

▼

Conditioner

1. Set the mode selector dial to the

AUTO position.

WARNING

2. Set the air intake selector to the outside

air position (indicator light turned off).

Set the temperature control to the hot or

warm position when defogging (

position):

NOTE

Using the

position with the temperature

If the recirculated air position is used

for long periods in cold weather or

high humidity, the windshield may fog

up more easily.

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.

3. Set the fan control dial to the AUTO

position.

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

conditioner (turn indicator light on).

5. Set the temperature control dial to the

desired position.

NOTE

Use the temperature control dial to

increase the air flow temperature and

defog the windshield more quickly.

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Interior Features

Climate Control System

Sunlight/Temperature Sensor

▼

Sunlight sensor

Do not place objects on the sunlight

sensor. Otherwise, the interior temperature

may not adjust correctly.

Sunlight sensor

Interior temperature sensor

Do not cover the interior temperature

sensor. Otherwise, the interior temperature

may not adjust correctly.

Interior temperature sensor

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