Get Interior Features -> Climate Control System Guide for Mazda Cx-5 SUV 2023

Interior Features

Climate Control System

because a special device is required for

the air conditioner maintenance.

For details, consult an Authorized

Mazda Dealer.

Operating Tips

Operate the climate control system with

the engine running.

To prevent the battery from being



discharged, do not leave the fan control

dial/switch on for a long period of time

with the ignition switched ON when the

engine is not running.



Clear all obstructions such as leaves,

snow and ice from the hood and the air

inlet in the cowl grille to improve the

system efficiency.

Label



Use the climate control system to defog

the windows and dehumidify the air.

The recirculate mode should be used



when driving through tunnels or while

in a traffic jam, or when you would like

to shut off outside air for quick cooling

of the interior.



Use the outside air position for

ventilation or windshield defrosting.

If the vehicle has been parked in direct



sunlight during hot weather, open the

windows to let warm air escape, then

run the climate control system.



Run the air conditioner about 10

minutes at least once a month to keep

internal parts lubricated.

Have the air conditioner checked before



the weather gets hot. Lack of refrigerant

may make the air conditioner less

efficient.

The refrigerant specifications are

indicated on a label attached to the

inside of the engine compartment. If the

wrong type of refrigerant is used, it

could result in a serious malfunction of

the air conditioner. Consult a

professional, government certified

repairer for the inspection or repair

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Interior Features

Climate Control System

Center Vents

Vent Operation

Knob

Open

Close

Adjusting the Vents

▼

Directing airflow

To adjust the direction of airflow, move

the adjustment knob.

Dial

*

NOTE

Rear Vents



When using the air conditioner under

Knob

Dial

humid ambient temperature conditions,

the system may blow fog from the vents.

This is not a sign of trouble but a result

of humid air being suddenly cooled.

Open

Close



The air vents can be fully opened and

closed by operating the dial.

Side Vents

Knob

Open

Close

Dial

*Some models.

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Interior Features

Climate Control System

Selecting the Airflow Mode

▼

Dashboard Vents

Defroster and Floor Vents

Defroster Vents

Dashboard and Floor Vents

Floor Vents

* With rear vents

NOTE

The location airflow exits the air vents and the airflow amount may change depending on

the open or close status of the air vents.

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Interior Features

Climate Control System

Manual Type

Temperature control dial

Fan control dial

Mode selector dial

A/C switch

Rear window defogger switch

Air intake selector switch

NOTE

Control Switches

▼



The mode selector dial can be set at the

intermediate positions ( ) between each

mode. Set the dial to an intermediate

position if you want to split the airflow

between the two modes.

For example, when the mode selector

dial is at the position between the

and positions, airflow from the floor

vent is less than that of the position.

Temperature control dial

This dial controls temperature. Turn it

clockwise for hot and counterclockwise

for cold.



NOTE

When the mode is set to

,

or a

position in between them with the fan

control dial in a position other than 0 and

the temperature control dial in the

maximum cold position, the air intake

selector switches to the recirculated air

position and the A/C turns on

automatically.

A/C switch

Press the A/C switch to turn the air

conditioner on. The indicator light on the

switch will illuminate when the fan control

dial is in any position except OFF.

If A/C is not desired, press the A/C switch

to turn it off.

Press the switch once again to turn the air

conditioner off.

Fan control dial

This dial allows variable fan speeds.

The fan has seven speeds.

NOTE

The air conditioner may not function when

the outside temperature approaches 0 °C

(32 °F).

Mode selector dial

Turn the mode selector dial to select

airflow mode (page 5-4).

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Interior Features

Climate Control System



Air intake selector

To exit the default recirculated air

position, press the air intake selector

switch to select the outside air position.

When the air intake selector switch is set

to the outside air position and the

outside temperature exceeds about 73°F

(23℃), the climate control system may

automatically select the recirculated air

position to improve the efficiency of the

climate control system.

This switch controls the source of air

entering the vehicle.

Outside or recirculated air positions can be

selected. Press the switch to select outside/

recirculated air positions.

Recirculated air position (indicator light

illuminated)

Outside air is shut off. Air within the

vehicle is recirculated. Use this position

when going through tunnels, driving in

congested traffic (high engine exhaust

areas), or when quick cooling is desired.

Rear window defogger switch

Press the rear window defogger switch to

defrost the rear window.

Refer to Rear Window Defogger on page

4-84.

Outside air position (indicator light

turned off)

Heating

▼

1. Set the mode selector dial to the

position.

2. Set the air intake selector to the outside

air position (indicator light turns off).

3. Set the temperature control dial to the

hot position.

Outside air is allowed to enter the cabin.

Use this position for ventilation or

windshield defrosting.

WARNING

4. Set the fan control dial to the desired

speed.

5. If dehumidified heating is desired, turn

on the air conditioner.

Do not use the

weather:

Using the

weather is dangerous as it will cause the

windows to fog up. Your vision will be

hampered, which could lead to a serious

accident.

position in cold or rainy

NOTE



If the windshield fogs up easily, set the

mode selector dial to the position.

If cooler air is desired at face level, set



NOTE

the mode selector dial at the position

and adjust the temperature control dial

to maintain maximum comfort.



The recirculated air position is the

default position whenever the ignition is

switched ON, the climate control system

is on, and the outside temperature

exceeds about 73°F (23℃).



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).

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Interior Features

Climate Control System



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).

Cooling

▼

1. Set the mode selector dial to the

position.

2. Set the temperature control dial to the

cold position.

Ventilation

▼

3. Set the fan control dial to the desired

speed.

4. Turn on the air conditioner by pressing

the A/C switch.

5. After cooling begins, adjust the fan

control dial and temperature control

dial as needed to maintain maximum

comfort.

1. Set the mode selector dial to the

position.

2. Set the air intake selector to the outside

air position (indicator light turns off).

3. Set the temperature control dial to the

desired position.

4. Set the fan control dial to the desired

speed.

CAUTION

Windshield Defrosting and

Defogging

▼

If the air conditioner is used while driving

up long hills or in heavy traﬃc, monitor the

high engine coolant temperature warning

indication/warning light to see if it is

illuminated or ﬂashing (page 7-22).

The air conditioner may cause engine

overheating. If the warning light is

illuminated or ﬂashing, turn the air

conditioner oﬀ (page 7-17).

1. Set the mode selector dial to the

position.

2. Set the temperature control dial to the

desired position.

3. Set the fan control dial to the desired

speed.

4. If dehumidified heating is desired, turn

on the air conditioner.

WARNING

NOTE



When maximum cooling is desired, set

Do not defog the windshield using the

position with the temperature control set

to the cold position:

the temperature control dial to the

extreme cold position and set the air

intake selector to the recirculated air

position, then turn the fan control dial

fully clockwise.

Using the

position with the temperature

control set to the cold position is

dangerous as it will cause the outside of the

windshield to fog up. Your vision will be

hampered, which could lead to a serious

accident. Set the temperature control to

the hot or warm position when using the

position.



If warmer air is desired at floor level,

set the mode selector dial at the

position and adjust the temperature

control dial to maintain maximum

comfort.

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Interior Features

Climate Control System

NOTE



For maximum defrosting, turn on the air

conditioner, set the temperature control

dial to the extreme hot position, and turn

the fan control dial fully clockwise.



If warm air is desired at the floor, set the

mode selector dial to the position.



In the or

position, the air

conditioner is automatically turned on

and the outside air position is

automatically selected to defrost the

windshield. In the or

position, the

outside air position cannot be changed

to the recirculated air position.

Dehumidifying

▼

Operate the air conditioner in cool or cold

weather to help defog the windshield and

side windows.

1. Set the mode selector dial to the

desired position.

2. Set the air intake selector to the outside

air position (indicator light turns off).

3. Set the temperature control dial to the

desired position.

4. Set the fan control dial to the desired

speed.

5. Turn on the air conditioner by pressing

the A/C switch.

NOTE

One of the functions of the air conditioner

is dehumidifying the air and, to use this

function, the temperature does not have to

be set to cold. Therefore, set the

temperature control dial to the desired

position (hot or cold) and turn on the air

conditioner when you want to dehumidify

the cabin air.

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Interior Features

Climate Control System

Fully Automatic Type

Climate control system information is displayed on the display.

Airflow display

Air intake selector

Windshield defroster switch

Rear window defogger switch

(recirculated air position)

Air intake selector

(outside air position)

SYNC (synchronized

temperature) switch

Power switch

AUTO switch

Driver temperature

control dial

Passenger temperature

control dial

Temperature setting display

(Passenger’s side)

Fan control

switch

Temperature setting display

(driver’s side)

A/C switch

Mode selector switch

Mode selector

display

A/C mode display



If any of the following switches are

operated while in auto control, the

AUTO switch indicator turns off.

Control Switches

▼

AUTO switch

By pressing the AUTO switch the

following functions will be automatically

controlled in accordance with the selected

set temperature:



Mode selector switch

Fan control switch

Windshield defroster switch

The functions for switches other than

those operated continue to operate in

auto control.



Airflow temperature

Amount of airflow

Selection of airflow mode

Outside/Recirculated air selection



Power switch (Fan On/Off)



The climate control system turns on or off

by pressing the power switch.

Air conditioner operation

NOTE

Temperature control dial

AUTO switch indicator light

This dial controls temperature. Turn it

clockwise for hot and counterclockwise

for cold.



When on, it indicates auto operation,

and the system will function

automatically.

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Interior Features

Climate Control System

Turn the temperature control dial to adjust

the temperature between 15 °C (60 °F) and

29 °C (84 °F).

Fan control switch

The fan has 7 speeds. The selected speed

will be displayed.



When the SYNC switch is on:

Mode selector switch

Turn the driver temperature control dial

to control the temperature throughout

the entire cabin.

The desired airflow mode can be selected

(page 5-4).



When the SYNC switch is off:

NOTE

Turn the driver or front passenger

temperature control dial to



With the airflow mode set to the

position and the temperature control

dial set at a medium temperature,

heated air is directed to the feet and air

at a comparably lower temperature will

flow through the central, left and right

vents.

independently control the temperature

on each side of the cabin.

NOTE



The climate control system changes to

the individual operation mode (SYNC

switch indicator light turns off) by

turning the front passenger temperature

control dial even when the SYNC switch

is on, which allows individual control of

the set temperature for the driver and

front passenger.

When you set the temperature to the

lower or upper limit, “Lo” or “Hi” is

displayed.



To set the air vent to , press the

windshield defroster switch.



In the or

position, the air

conditioner is automatically turned on

and the outside air position is

automatically selected to defrost the

windshield. In the or

position, the



outside air position cannot be changed

to the recirculated air position.



The temperature units for the

A/C switch

temperature setting display can be

changed in conjunction with the

temperature units for the outside

temperature display.

(Instrument cluster Type A)

Refer to Outside Temperature Display

on page 4-19.

Pressing the A/C switch while the AUTO

switch is turned on will turn off the air

conditioner (cooling/dehumidifying

functions).

The on/off of the air conditioner switches

each time the A/C switch is pressed.

NOTE

(Instrument cluster Type B)

Refer to Outside Temperature Display

on page 4-37.

(Instrument cluster Type C)

Refer to Outside Temperature Display

on page 4-51.



The air conditioner operates when the

A/C switch is pressed while the air

conditioner is turned off.

The air conditioner may not function



when the outside temperature

approaches 0 °C (32 °F).

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Interior Features

Climate Control System



Air intake selector

When the air intake selector switch is set

to the outside air position and the

outside temperature exceeds about 73°F

(23℃), the climate control system may

automatically select the recirculated air

position to improve the efficiency of the

climate control system.

Outside or recirculated air positions can be

selected. Press the switch to select outside/

recirculated air positions.

Recirculated air position (

)

Outside air is shut off. Air within the

vehicle is recirculated. Use this position

when going through tunnels, driving in

congested traffic (high engine exhaust

areas), or when quick cooling is desired.

SYNC (Synchronized Temperature)

switch

Use the SYNC switch to change the mode

between the individual operation (driver

and passenger) and interconnection

(simultaneous) modes.

Outside air position (

)

Outside air is allowed to enter the cabin.

Use this position for ventilation or

windshield defrosting.

Interconnection mode (indicator light

turns on)

The set temperature for the driver and

front passenger is controlled

simultaneously.

WARNING

Do not use the

weather:

position in cold or rainy

Individual operation mode (indicator

light turns off)

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.

The set temperature can be controlled

individually for the driver and front

passenger.

Windshield defroster switch

NOTE

Press the switch to defrost the windshield

and front door windows.

Refer to Windshield Defrosting and

Defogging on page 5-12.



The recirculated air position is the

default position whenever the ignition is

switched ON, the climate control system

is on, and the outside temperature

exceeds about 73°F (23℃).

Rear window defogger switch

Press the rear window defogger switch to

defrost the rear window.

Refer to Rear Window Defogger on page

4-84.



To exit the default recirculated air

position, press the air intake selector

switch to select the outside air position.

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Interior Features

Climate Control System

Operation of Automatic Air

Conditioner

▼

WARNING

1. Press the AUTO switch. Selection of

the airflow mode, air intake selector

and amount of airflow will be

automatically controlled.

2. Use the temperature control dial to

select a desired temperature.

Set the temperature control to the hot or

warm position when defogging (

position):

Using the

position with the temperature

control set to the cold position is

dangerous as it will cause the outside of the

windshield to fog up. Your vision will be

hampered, which could lead to a serious

accident.

If you want to set the temperature on

the front passenger's side separately

from the driver's side, turn the front

passenger temperature control dial to

switch the mode automatically to the

individual operation mode and set the

temperature for the front passenger's

side.

NOTE

Use the temperature control dial to

increase the air flow temperature and

defog the windshield more quickly.

To turn off the system, press the power

switch.

Sunlight/Interior Temperature

Sensor

▼

NOTE

Sunlight sensor



Set the control dial to the recommended

Do not place objects on the sunlight

sensor. Otherwise, the interior temperature

may not adjust correctly.

temperature of 22 °C (72 °F), and then

adjust it as desired.

Setting the temperature to maximum hot

or cold will not provide the desired

temperature at a faster rate.

When selecting heat, the system will



Sunlight sensor



restrict airflow until the engine has

warmed to prevent cold air from

blowing out of the vents.

Windshield Defrosting and

Defogging

▼

Press the windshield defroster switch.

In this position, the outside air position is

automatically selected, and the air

conditioner automatically turns on. The air

conditioner will directly dehumidify the

air to the front windshield and side

windows on page 5-4.

Airflow amount will be increased.

5-12

Interior Features

Climate Control System

Interior temperature sensor

Do not cover the interior temperature

sensor. Otherwise, the interior temperature

may not adjust correctly.

Interior temperature sensor

5-13

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