Mazda CX-3: Manual Type / Control Switches

Temperature control dial

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

NOTE

(Type A)

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 position 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.

(Type A)

The fan has seven speeds.

(Type B)

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

(Type A)

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.

(Type B)

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 (Type A)

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.

Recirculated air position Outside air is shut off. Air within the vehicle is recirculated.

Outside air position

Outside air is allowed to enter the cabin. Use this mode for ventilation or windshield defrosting.

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.

Air intake selector (Type B)

This lever controls the source of air entering the vehicle.

It is recommended that under normal conditions the switch be kept in the outside air position.

Recirculated air position

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

Outside air position

Outside air is taken into the vehicle. Use this position for normal ventilation and heating.

WARNING

Do not use the position in cold or rainy weather: Using the 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.

Rear window defogger switch

Press the rear window defogger switch to defrost the rear window.

Refer to Rear Window Defogger.