Outside smoke penetrating inside Mazda 3

**hearthrob** · August 30th, 2007 07:42 PM

Hi Guys, need your expert advise. I've noticed that whenever i happen to follow smoke belching vehicles, I tend to smell it inside my Mazda 3 even if my windows are fully closed and aircon switched on. Do I need to correct something here? Its basically a new car so it should not be the case especially that as far as I understand the interior should be sealed. Appreciate the help. Thanks

**wildthing** · August 30th, 2007 07:45 PM

baka naman naka-open ang vent ng auto mo...this the switch near the a/c thermostat - usually it should be circulate mode and close ang vent. kung nakaclose naman ang vent, baka sira ang fitment ng vent cover.

**hearthrob** · August 30th, 2007 07:59 PM

Hi Thanks, when you say it should be on circulate mode (this is the switch with a circular arrow?), this should be turned on? When you turned it on, ibig bang sabihin close na ang vent? Where should I locate the fitment ng vent cover, if this is the case... Sorry for the numerous questions...

**alwayz_yummy** · August 30th, 2007 08:05 PM

read the manual po.... ksama yan sa aircon dials--. if the arrow forms a cicle, dapat nandun ang set/nakatutok ang color ng dial/lever, not yun arrow na parang galing sa labas...

**hominid** · August 30th, 2007 08:07 PM

1 time pa lang nangyari sakin ito. Sobrang kapal lang cguro nun usok na un. Madalas naman hindi.

**hearthrob** · August 30th, 2007 08:12 PM

I'll try to observe again baka nga, case to case basis or the circulate switch is turned off. Thanks again.

**alwayz_yummy** · August 30th, 2007 08:15 PM

kung may prob, claim for warranty..

**OTEP** · August 30th, 2007 11:20 PM

Set the a/c to recirculate mode.

It's in the owner's manual

The Mazda 3 draws fresh air from the base of the windshield.

If you set it to recirculate, outside air will not enter through the winshield vents.

**wildthing** · August 31st, 2007 07:27 AM

these vents can be accessed (most of the time) by working under the dash board....kaso mabusisi yun.

**mbeige** · August 31st, 2007 08:01 AM

Recirculate mode actually allows around 20% of outside air to still get in. Otherwise you'd be inhaling the CO2 you've been exhaling and would eventually suffocate inside the car. Some cars have cabin air filters maybe yours doesn't.

There is never a 100% recirculate mode available for this reason.