Climate Control System: Floor

2010 Mazda 5 Sport, 2.3 L, StandardSECTION Floor
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Fig 1: Identifying Air Flow Direction (Floor Selected)
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When FLOOR is selected:

  • The air inlet blend door is in the no vacuum position, blocking recirculation air and allowing outside air.
  • The footwell airflow door is at the full vacuum position, opening the door and allowing airflow through the footwell ducts.
  • The defrost airflow door and the vent/register blend door are in the no vacuum position, closing off airflow to the windshield defroster hose nozzles and driver, passenger and center registers.
  • The temperature control can be positioned to mix air flowing through and around the heater core to achieve the selected temperature level.
  • The A/C compressor is disabled when FLOOR is selected.
  • The blower motor is on.
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