Mazda 2009 RX-8 - Manual (Page 216)

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This position can be used when driving on
a dusty road or in similar conditions. It
also helps to provide quicker cooling of
the interior.
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.
Windshield defroster switch
Press the switch to defrost the windshield
and front door windows.
qHeating
1. Press the mode selector switch to the
position.
2. Set the temperature control dial to the
hot position.
3. Set the fan control dial to the desired
speed.
4. If dehumidified heating is desired, turn
on the air conditioner.
NOTE
l If the windshield fogs up easily, set the
mode selector switch to the
position.
l If cooler air is desired at face level, set the
mode selector switch at the
position
and adjust the temperature control dial to
maintain maximum comfort.
l 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).
l In the , or position, the air
conditioner is automatically turned on
(however, the indicator light does not
illuminate) and the
position is
automatically selected to defrost the
windshield.
In the
or position, the
position cannot be changed to the
position.
qCooling (With Air Conditioner)
1. Press the mode selector switch to the
position.
2. Set the temperature control dial to the
cold position.
3. Set the fan control dial to the desired
speed.
4. Turn on the air conditioner by pressing
the A/C switch.
5. Adjust the fan control dial and
temperature control dial to maintain
maximum comfort.
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Interior Comfort
Climate Control System
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