Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Control Switches
Temperature control dial
This dial controls temperature. Turn it clockwise for hot and counterclockwise for cold.
NOTE
When the mode is set to 
or
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.
If A/C is not desired, press the A/C switch to turn it off.
Fan control dial
This dial allows variable fan speeds.
The fan has seven speeds.
Mode selector dial
Turn the mode selector dial to select airflow mode.
NOTE
- 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.
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.
Press the switch once again to turn the air conditioner off.
NOTE
The air conditioner may not function when the outside temperature approaches 0 °C (32 °F).
Air intake selector
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. Use this position when going through tunnels, driving in congested traffic (high engine exhaust areas) or when quick cooling is desired.
Outside air position (indicator light turned off)
Outside air is allowed to enter the cabin. Use this mode for ventilation or windshield defrosting.
WARNING
Do not use 
the position
in cold or rainy weather:
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.
Rear window defogger switch
Press the rear window defogger switch to defrost the rear window.
Refer to Rear Window Defogger.
Manual Type
...
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.
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Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Indicators
Manual shift mode indication
In manual shift mode, the “M” of the shift position indication in the instrument
panel illuminates.
Gear position indication
The numeral for the selected gear illuminates.
NOTE
If the gears cannot be shifted down when driving at higher speeds, the
gear ...
Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Jam-safe Moonroof
If a person's hands, head or an object blocks the moonroof while it is closing,
the moonroof will stop and move in the reverse direction.
WARNING
Make sure nothing blocks the moonroof just before it reaches the fully closed
position: Blocking the moonroof just before it reaches the closed posi ...