Climate Control System: Off: Notes

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Fig 1: Identifying Air Flow Direction (Off Selected)

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

When OFF is selected:

The air inlet blend door is at full vacuum, closing off outside air and allowing only recirculated air.
The vent/register blend door is at no vacuum and the defrost, footwell and blend airflow doors are at no vacuum, closing off the passages to the driver, passenger and center registers.
The blower motor and the A/C compressor are off.