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2010 Mazda 5 Sport, 2.3 L, Standard

Max A/C

2010 Mazda 5 Sport, 2.3 L, StandardSECTION Max A/C
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Fig 1: Identifying Air Flow Direction (MAX A/C Selected)
G01902484Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

When MAX A/C is selected:

  • The air inlet blend door is at full vacuum, closing off outside air and allowing only recirculated air.
  • The defrost blend door is at full vacuum while the footwell blend door is at no vacuum, closing both doors.
  • The vent/register blend door is at partial vacuum, directing airflow to the driver-side, passenger-side and center registers.
  • Temperature control is usually set for maximum cold but may be heated if selected.
  • Air is picked up at the recirculation opening by the blower motor. With the temperature control set for maximum cold, air flows across the A/C evaporator core, diverting past the heater core and then directed into the passenger compartment through the driver-side, passenger-side and center registers.
  • The A/C compressor is enabled when MAX A/C is selected.
  • The blower motor is on.
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