Mazda CX-3: Fully Automatic Type / Windshield Defrosting and Defogging

Mazda CX-3 (2015-2025) Owner's Manual / Interior Features / Climate Control System / Fully Automatic Type / Windshield Defrosting and Defogging

Set the mode selector dial to the Mazda CX-3. Windshield Defrosting and Defogging 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 windshield and side windows. Airflow amount will be increased.

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.

NOTE

Use the temperature control dial to increase the air flow temperature and defog the windshield more quickly.

Operation of Automatic Air Conditioner

Set the mode selector dial to the AUTO position. Set the air intake selector to the outside air position (indicator light turned off).NOTE If the recirculated air position is used for long periods in cold weather or high humidity, the windshield may fog up more easily...

Sunlight/Temperature Sensor

Sunlight sensor Do not place objects on the sunlight sensor. Otherwise, the interior temperature may not adjust correctly. Interior temperature sensor Do not cover the interior temperature sensor...

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