Climate Control Operation

2011 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed, 2.3 3SECTION Climate Control Operation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mazda Tribute. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The climate control system is a manual system which heats or cools the vehicle depending on the function selector switch position and the temperature selected.

  • The function selector switch is a vacuum and electrical switch that controls the A/C compressor and air distribution.
  • The temperature control switch is a cable operated system that controls the air temperature door.
  • The heater blower motor switch varies the blower motor speed.
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