2015 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK ECO mode

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When Driving
Automatic transaxleAutomatic transaxle
Engine stop Restart
Neutral position
(Manual transaxle)
For details, refer to Section 4, “Start/Stop Engine”.
Operation of i-stop Function
The i-stop (idling stop) function automatically stops the engine when the vehicle is stopped at a
traffic light or stuck in traffic after the engine has been warmed up (SKYACTIV-G 1.5,
SKYACTIV-G 2.0) or other times when the engine is not cold (SKYACTIV-D 2.2), and then
restarts the engine automatically to resume driving. The system provides improved fuel economy,
reduced exhaust gas emissions, and eliminates idling noise while the engine is stopped.
(Manual transaxle)
2. Depress the brake pedal and then the clutch pedal, and bring the vehicle to a
complete stop.
3. After bringing the vehicle to a stop, shift the lever to the neutral position while depressing
the clutch pedal. The engine automatically stops after the clutch pedal is released. The
i-stop indicator light (green) also illuminates while the i-stop function is operating.
(Automatic transaxle)
2. The i-stop function operates when the brake pedal is depressed while driving the
vehicle (except for driving in reverse) and the vehicle is stopped. The i-stop
indicator light (green) also illuminates while the i-stop function is operating.
With the selector lever in the N or P position, the engine will not restart even if the
brake pedal is released. If the brake pedal is depressed again, the engine will restart.
1. (Except European model)
1. (Except European model) The i-stop indicator light (green) illuminates when the i-stop conditions are met
while the vehicle is being driven.
4. To restart the engine, depress the clutch pedal (i-stop indicator light (green) turns
off). The i-stop indicator light (green) illuminates if the i-stop function conditions
are met again while driving (except European model).
The i-stop indicator light (green) illuminates when the i-stop conditions are met
while the vehicle is being driven.
3. When the brake pedal is released while the shift lever is in the D/M position (not
second gear fixed mode), the engine restarts automatically and the i-stop indicator
light (green) turns off. The i-stop indicator light (green) illuminates if the i-stop
function conditions are met again while driving (except European model)
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When Driving
For details, refer to Section 4, “Start/Stop Engine”.
i-stop OFF Switch
The i-stop function can be turned off by
pressing the switch until the beep sounds and
the i-stop warning light (amber) in the
instrument cluster illuminates.
The i-stop function can be turned back on by
pressing the switch again until the beep sounds
and the i-stop warning light (amber) turns off.
i-stop Warning Light, Beep
If a system malfunction occurs or system operation precautions are necessary, the
driver is notified by the warning beep and warning light in the instrument cluster.
Warning light/beep Verification
The i-stop warning light (amber) and
other warning lights illuminate while
the i-stop function is operating.
The i-stop warning light (amber)
flashes. The i-stop system may have some
kind of malfunction.
The i-stop indicator light (green)
flashes twice per second while the
i-stop function is operating. (Manual transaxle)
Check whether the shift lever is in the
neutral position. Have your vehicle inspected by an
expert repairer, we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Repairer as soon
as possible. Check whether the bonnet is open,
the driver's seat belt is unfastened, or
the driver's door is open.
If this is the case, the engine will not
automatically restart for safety
reasons.
Start the engine using the normal
method.
The warning beep sounds, and the
i-stop indicator light (green) flashes
twice per second (European model)
while the i-stop function is operating.Check whether the driver's door is
closed.
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