Operation Questions

Hi Folks

Im a 2007 Mazda5 Sport owner, I got it from a ford dealer who knew nothing about it.


1. "manual type" Climate control system: Is there a way to turn the system completely off?? Its the 1st car Ive seen that has no obvious "off" position.

2. when starting car > indicator in front of passenger says: "passenger air bags off". how do I turn air bags on or off?
 
1. Turn fan to 0.

2. Passenger air bag off lite comes on when starting the car as it does a system check. There is a weight sensor in the passenger front seat that measures the weight of anything or anyone in the seat. If it is under a predetermined weight, the airbag will be deactivated and the light will illuminate. This is in the event someone small enough to be hurt by the airbag is sitting there in a crash. Basically, if the light is on, it will not deploy. if you really want to deactivate the passenger bag, put something 30-80 pounds in the right front seat.
 
1. Turn fan to 0.

When I turn the fan to zero the system still emits air. yes, the fan is off but there is still air coming from the vent...which seems different than a total shut down.


2. Passenger air bag off lite comes on when starting the car as it does a system check. There is a weight sensor in the passenger front seat that measures the weight of anything or anyone in the seat. If it is under a predetermined weight, the airbag will be deactivated and the light will illuminate. This is in the event someone small enough to be hurt by the airbag is sitting there in a crash. Basically, if the light is on, it will not deploy. if you really want to deactivate the passenger bag, put something 30-80 pounds in the right front seat.[/QUOTE]

THANKS!
 
Regarding the fan, Rocket is correct (as is Benfolio). I can't remember what the manual for the 5 says, but manuals for other cars I have read mention that shutting the air flow completely off requires turning the fan off and selecting recirc.
 
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