Mazda 626 (2002 year). Manual — part 8

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Interior Comfort

Climate Control System

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▼ Operating the Climate Control

System

Operate the climate control system with
the engine running.

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▼ Clearing the Air Inlet

Clear all obstructions like leaves, snow
and ice from the hood and the air inlet in
the cowling grille to improve the system
efficiency.

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▼ Foggy Windows

The windows may fog up easily in humid
weather. Use the climate control system to
defog the windows.

To help defog the windows, operate the
air conditioner to dehumidify the air.

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▼ Outside/Recirculated Air

Position

Use the outside air position in normal
conditions. The recirculated air position
can be used temporarily when driving on
dusty roads or for quick cooling of the
interior.

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▼ Parking in Direct Sunlight

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.

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▼ Not Using for a Long Period

Run the air conditioner at least once a
month to keep internal parts lubricated.

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▼ Check the Refrigerant before

Weather Gets Hot

Have the air conditioner checked before
the weather gets hot. Lack of refrigerant
may make the air conditioner less
efficient. Consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer for refrigerant inspection.

The optional air conditioner is filled with
R134a, a refrigerant that will not damage
the ozone layer.
If the air conditioner is low on refrigerant
or has a malfunction, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Operating Tips

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▼ Adjusting the Vents

Directing airflow

You can direct air flow by moving the adjustment knobs and vents.

Adjusting the amount of airflow

These vents can be opened by rotating the vertical wheels up or closed by rotating them
down.

Vent Operation

NOTE

When using the air conditioner, mist may come out from the vents. This is not a sign of
trouble but a result of humid air being suddenly cooled.

Knob

Vent

Open

Close

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▼ Selecting the Airflow Mode

Dashboard and Floor Vents

Defroster Vents

Floor Vents

Dashboard Vents

Defroster and Floor Vents

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Climate Control System

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▼ Oscillating Air Vent

The air from the center ventilation vent
can automatically be swung in both right
and left directions.
To turn on, push the switch in.
Another push will turn it off. When the
switch is turned off, the direction of
airflow can manually be adjusted by the
thumb wheel.

NOTE

When the switch is turned on, the vent
always swings even when no air comes
out from the center ventilation.

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Climate Control System

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▼ Control Switches

Fan control dial

This dial allows variable fan speeds.
0—Fan off
1—Low speed
2—Medium low speed
3—Medium high speed
4—High speed

Temperature control dial

This dial controls temperature of the air
coming through the system. Turn it
clockwise for hot (red) and
counterclockwise for cold (blue).

Manual Type

Fan control dial

Mode selector switch

Mode selector switch

Temperature control dial

Air conditioner switch

Air intake selector switch

Hot

Cold

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Climate Control System

Mode selector switch

Press the mode selector switch to select
airflow mode (page 6-4).

Air conditioner switch

Press the switch to turn the air conditioner
on. An indicator light on the switch will
illuminate when the fan switch is on.
Press the switch once again to turn the air
conditioner off.

Air intake selector switch

This switch controls the source of air
entering the vehicle.

The switch should be kept in the outside
air position under normal conditions.

Press the switch to alternate between the
two positions. The indicator light
illuminates when the recirculated air
position is selected.

Outside air position

This position is automatically selected
when the ignition switch is turned to the
ON position.
Use it for normal ventilation and heating.
The indicator light is out when the outside
air position is selected.

Recirculated air position

This position recirculates air within the
vehicle. Don’t use the recirculated air
position for long periods when the vehicle
is stopped.
The indicator light is on when the
recirculated air position is selected.

NOTE

The air conditioner may not function
when the outside temperature
approaches 0 °C (32 °F).

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Climate Control System

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▼ Heating

1. Set the mode selector switch to the

position.

2. Set the temperature control dial to the

hot position.

3. Set the fan control dial to the desired

speed.

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▼ Cooling (With Air Conditioner)

1. Set the mode selector switch to the

position.

2. Set the temperature control dial to the

desired position.

3. Set the fan control dial to the desired

speed.

4. Turn on the air conditioner.

The Recirculated Air Position:
Using the recirculated air position in
cold weather will cause the glass to
fog up. Your vision will be hampered,
which could lead to a serious
accident. Do not use the recirculated
air position in cold weather.

WARNING

NOTE

• If the windshield fogs up easily, set

the mode selector switch to the

position.

• If cooler air is desired at face level,

set the mode selector switch at the

position and adjust the

temperature control dial to maintain
maximum comfort.

• 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).

• In the

position, the outside air

is automatically selected.

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5. Adjust the fan control dial and

temperature control dial to maintain
maximum comfort.

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▼ Ventilation

1. Set the mode selector switch to the

position.

2. Set the air intake selector switch to the

outside air position (indicator light off).

3. Set the temperature control dial to the

desired position.

4. Set the fan control dial to the desired

speed.

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▼ Windshield Defrosting and

Defogging

When using the air conditioner while
driving up long hills or in heavy traffic,
closely monitor the temperature gauge
(page 5-21).
The air conditioner may cause engine
overheating. If the gauge indicates
overheating, turn the air conditioner
off.

NOTE

• When maximum cooling is desired,

set the temperature control dial to
the extreme cold position and set
the air intake selector switch to the
recirculated air position, then set the
fan control dial to the position 4.

• If warmer air is desired at floor

level, set the mode selector switch
at the

position and adjust the

temperature control dial to maintain
maximum comfort.

• 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).

CAUTION

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Climate Control System

1. Set the mode selector switch to the

position.

2. Set the temperature control dial to the

desired position.

3. Set the fan control dial to the desired

speed.

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▼ Dehumidifying (With Air

Conditioner)

Operate the air conditioner in cool or cold
weather to help defog the windshield and
side windows.

1. Set the mode selector switch to the

desired position.

2. Set the air intake selector switch to the

outside air position (indicator light 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.

Foggy Windshield:
Using the

position with the

temperature control set to the cold
position will cause the outside of the
glass 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.

NOTE

• For maximum defrosting, set the

temperature control dial to the
extreme hot position and the fan
control dial to position 4.

• If warm air is desired at the floor,

set the mode selector switch to the

position.

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or

position, the

outside air is automatically selected.
The air intake selector switch
cannot be changed to the
recirculated air position.

WARNING

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Interior Comfort

Audio System

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▼ Rear Window Antenna

The rear window antenna receives both
AM and FM signals.

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▼ Radio Reception

AM characteristics

AM signals bend around such things as
buildings or mountains and bounce off the
ionosphere. Therefore, they can reach
longer distances than FM signals. Because
of this, two stations may sometimes be
picked up on the same frequency at the
same time.

FM characteristics

An FM broadcast range is usually about
40—50 km (25—30 miles) from the
source. Because of extra coding needed to
break the sound into two channels, stereo
FM has even less range than monaural
(non-stereo) FM.

Antenna

When washing the inside rear window,
use a soft cloth dampened in lukewarm
water, gently wiping the antenna lines.
Use of glass cleaning products could
damage the antenna.

CAUTION

Operating Tips for Audio
System

Ionosphere

Station 1

Station 2

FM Station

40—50 km
(25—30 miles)

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Signals from an FM transmitter are
similar to beams of light because they do
not bend around corners, but they do
reflect. Unlike AM signals, FM signals
cannot travel beyond the horizon.
Therefore, FM stations cannot be received
at the great distances possible with AM
reception.

Atmospheric conditions can also affect
FM reception. High humidity will cause
poor reception. However, cloudy days
may provide better reception than clear
days.

Multipath noise

Since FM signals can be reflected by
obstructions, it is possible to receive both
the direct signal and the reflected signal at
the same time. This causes a slight delay
in reception and may be heard as a broken
sound or a distortion. This problem may
also be encountered when in close
proximity to the transmitter.

Flutter/Skip noise

Signals from an FM transmitter move in
straight lines and become weak in valleys
between tall buildings, mountains, and
other obstacles. When a vehicle passes
through such an area, the reception
conditions may change suddenly,
resulting in annoying noise.

Weak signal noise

In suburban areas, broadcast signals
become weak because of distance from
the transmitter. Reception in such fringe
areas is characterized by sound breakup.

Ionosphere

100—200 km (60—120 miles)

FM wave

FM wave

AM wave

Direct

Reflected wave

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Audio System

Strong signal noise

This occurs very close to a transmitter
tower. The broadcast signals are
extremely strong, so the result is noise and
sound breakup at the radio receiver.

Station drift noise

When a vehicle reaches the area of two
strong stations broadcasting at similar
frequencies, the original station may be
temporarily lost and the second station
picked up. At this time there will be some
noise from this disturbance.

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▼ Operating Tips for Cassette Tape

Player

Cleaning the cassette tape player

The tape head, capstans, and pinch rollers
will gather oxide residue from cassette
tapes. This can cause weak or wavering
sounds and damage to the cassette tapes
and player. Use a good quality head-
cleaning tape or a liquid cleaner cassette
tape to remove it.
Should the unit not operate normally,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Never attempt to repair it or insert a
screwdriver or anything else.

Handling the cassette tape player

The following precautions should be
observed.
• Do not spill any liquid on the audio

system.

• Do not insert any objects, other than

cassette tape, into the slot.

Station 1
88.1 MHz

Station 2
88.3 MHz

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• If the cassette tape is loose, it may

produce poor sound or performance
during playback. Use a pencil or
something similar to remove any slack.

• Only cassette tapes that play no longer

than 90 minutes should be used.
Cassette tape exceeding 90 minutes are
thin and may easily break.

• Do not leave a cassette tape in the tape

player slot when not in use. Remove it
completely to permit the slot door to
close and to protect the mechanism
from dust.

• Store cassette tape away from extreme

heat, magnetic fields, and direct
sunlight. Protect the exposed cassette
tape from dirt and damage. Store
cassette tapes in their original cases or
other protective cases.

• Insert only cassette tapes into the slot.

If objects other than cassette tapes are
inserted, they may damage the player.

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▼ Operating Tips for Mini Disc

(MD) Player

• The MD player has been designed to

play MDs bearing the identification
logo as shown. No other MDs can be
played.

• When inserting the MD, make sure the

MD label is facing up, and the MD is
oriented to the insertion slot in the
direction of the arrow. If not inserted
correctly, the MD will be ejected, or
may remain stuck in the MD deck.

• Do not touch the internal part of the

MD. If the MD shutter is slid open for
no reason, it may be broken.

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• Store MDs in their cases and away

from direct sunlight.

• Do not insert fingers or foreign objects

in the MD insertion slot as it could
damage the MD deck.

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▼ Operating Tips for CD Player/In-

Dash CD Changer

Condensation phenomenon

Immediately after turning on the heater
when the vehicle is cold, the CD or optical
components (prism and lens) in the CD
player/changer may become clouded with
condensation. At this time, the CD will
eject immediately when placed in the unit.
A clouded CD can be corrected simply by
wiping it with a soft cloth. Clouded
optical components will clear naturally in
about an hour. Wait for normal operation
to return before attempting to use the unit.

Handling the CD player/In-dash CD
changer

The following precautions should be
observed.
• Do not spill any liquid on the audio

system.

• Do not insert any objects, other than

CDs, into the slot.

• The CD revolves at high speed within

the unit. Defective (cracked or badly
bent) CDs should never be used.

• Do not use non-conventional discs such

as heart-shaped, octagonal discs, etc.
The CD player/changer could be
damaged.

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• A new CD may have rough edges on its

inner and outer perimeters. If a disc
with rough edges is used, proper
setting will not be possible and the CD
player/changer will not play the CD.
Remove the rough edges in advance by
using a ball-point pen or pencil as
shown below. To remove the rough
edges, rub the side of the pen or pencil
against the inner and outer perimeter of
the CD.

• When driving over uneven surfaces, the

sound will jump.

• The CD player/changer has been

designed to play CDs bearing the
identification logo as shown. No other
discs can be played.

• Be sure never to touch the signal

surface when handling the CDs. Pick
up a CD by grasping the outer edge or
the edge of the hole and the outer edge.

• Do not stick paper or tape on the CD.

Avoid scratching the reverse side (the
side without a label).

• Dust, finger smudges, and dirt can

decrease the amount of light reflected
from the signal surface, thus affecting
sound quality. If the CD should
become soiled, gently wipe it with a
soft cloth from the center of the CD to
the edge.

• Do not use record sprays, antistatic

agents, or household spray cleaners.
Volatile chemicals such as benzine and
thinner can also damage the surface of
the CD and must not be used. Anything
that can damage, warp, or fog plastic
should never be used to clean CDs.

• CDs, like traditional audio records, are

made of plastic. To avoid warping,
keep the CDs in their cases and do not
store them where they will be exposed
to direct sunlight.

• The CD player/changer ejects the CD if

the CD is inserted upside down. Also
dirty and/or defective CDs may be
ejected.

• 8 cm (3 in) CDs and CD accessories

(e.g. 8 cm disc adapter) cannot be used
in the CD player/changer.

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• Do not insert cleaning discs in the CD

player/changer.

• Do not insert any disc with a peel-off

or seal on it.