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2011 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed, 2.3 3

Climate Control System: Panel

2011 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed, 2.3 3SECTION Panel
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.
Fig 1: Identifying Air Flow Direction (Panel Selected)
G01902486Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

When panel is selected:

  • The air inlet blend door, with no vacuum being applied, blocks recirculated air and allows outside air. Air flows through the system to the driver, passenger and center registers.
  • The vent/register blend door is at partial vacuum to direct airflow to the driver, passenger and center registers.
  • The defrost blend is at full vacuum and defrost airflow door is at no vacuum, closing off airflow to the windshield defroster hose nozzles and footwell ducts.
  • The temperature setting can be changed manually to heat the air but air cannot be cooled below the outside temperature.
  • The A/C compressor is disabled when VENT is selected.
  • The blower motor is on.
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