Climate Control System: Floor

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 (Floor Selected)

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

When FLOOR is selected:

The air inlet blend door is in the no vacuum position, blocking recirculation air and allowing outside air.
The footwell airflow door is at the full vacuum position, opening the door and allowing airflow through the footwell ducts.
The defrost airflow door and the vent/register blend door are in the no vacuum position, closing off airflow to the windshield defroster hose nozzles and driver, passenger and center registers.
The temperature control can be positioned to mix air flowing through and around the heater core to achieve the selected temperature level.
The A/C compressor is disabled when FLOOR is selected.
The blower motor is on.