2015 MAZDA MODEL CX-3 Owners Manual (in English)

*Some models.4–85
When Driving
i-ELOOP
i-ELOOP *
i-ELOOP is a regenerative braking system. When you depress the brake pedal or use
engine braking, the kinetic energy that occurs is converted to electrical energy by the power
generator and the converted electrical energy is stored in the rechargeable battery (capacitor
and battery). The stored electricity is used as power to charge the battery and the vehicle's
electrical devices.
 


 A variable voltage alternator is incorporated in the power generator which converts
the kinetic energy to electricity and can generate electricity effi ciently according to the
vehicle conditions.
 


 A capacitor is used to store large amounts of electricity instantly which can be utilized
quickly.
 


 A DC-DC converter is incorporated which steps down the stored electricity to voltage
useable by the vehicle's electrical devices.
Vehicle electric
devices
Vehicle electric
devices
Accelerator OFF
Accelerator ONEnergy
regeneration
ChargeBattery
Battery Power
Power Engine
Variable
voltage
alternator
Variable
voltage
alternator Engine
Tyre TyreCapacitor
CapacitorDC-DC converter
DC-DC converter
Kinetic energy
Electrical power
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When Driving
i-ELOOP
Variable
voltage
alternator
CapacitorDC-DC converter
CAUTION
High-current electricity fl ows through the following parts, therefore do not touch them.


 Variable voltage alternator 
 DC-DC converter 
 Capacitor
NOTE

 A difference in the fuel economy may occur depending on how the vehicle's electrical
devices are used.
  If the capacitor is to be disposed of, always consult an expert repairer, we recommend
an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
 For details, go to the following URL.  http://www.mazda.com/csr/environment/recycling
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4–87
When Driving
i-ELOOP
i-ELOOP Indicator Light/Control
Status Display
The driver is notifi ed of the i-ELOOP
power generating status and the vehicle
conditions by the i-ELOOP indicator light
(green) and the control status display.
i-ELOOP Indicator Light (Green)
(vehicle without type C/type D audio)
The light turns on during power
generation.
Control status display (vehicles with
type C/type D audio)
The i-ELOOP power generating status is
displayed in the centre display.
Refer to Control Status Display on page
4-89 .
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When Driving
Fuel Economy Monitor
Fuel Economy Monitor *
For vehicles with type C/type D audio, the Control Status, Fuel Consumption, and
Effectiveness are switched and displayed by operating each icon in the display.
In addition, after completing a trip, the total energy effi ciency to date is displayed in the
ending display when the ending display is turned on.
1. Select the
icon on the home screen to display the applications screen.
2. Select the “Fuel Economy Monitor”.
3. Operate the commander switch or touch the screen and display the menu.
NOTE
When the menu is displayed by touching the screen, the display is hidden automatically
after 6 seconds.
4. Select the icon in the menu and perform the operation. Each icon operates as follows:
Indication on display Control status
Hides the menu display.
Displays the application screen.
Switches the Fuel Economy Monitor in the order of
Control Status, Fuel Consumption, and
Effectiveness.
Resets the fuel economy data.
Displays the following setting screen. Ending display on/off switching On/off switching for function which synchronizes
reset fuel economy data to trip meter (Trip A)
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When Driving
Fuel Economy Monitor
Fuel Consumption Display
Information regarding the fuel economy is displayed.
Indication on display Control status
Displays the fuel economy for the past 60 minutes. Displays the fuel economy every minute for the
past 1 to 10 minutes.
Displays the fuel economy every 10 minutes for the
past 10 to 60 minutes.
Displays the average fuel economy over the past 5
resets and after the current reset.
Calculates the average fuel economy every minute
after vehicle travel begins, and displays it.
NOTE
  The fuel economy data can be reset by doing the following operation:




 Press the reset switch from the menu screen.



 When the function which synchronizes the fuel economy monitor and the trip meter
is on, reset trip A of the trip meter.
 


 Delete the average fuel economy information displayed in the trip computer. 

 After resetting the fuel economy data, “-- -” is displayed while the average fuel
economy is calculated.
Control Status Display
The i-stop operation status and the i-ELOOP power generating status are displayed.
Indication on display Control status
With i-ELOOP system
Displays the level of electricity generated by
regenerative braking.
Displays the amount of the electricity stored in the
rechargeable battery.
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When Driving
Fuel Economy Monitor
Indication on display Control status
With i-ELOOP system
Displays the status of the electricity stored in the
rechargeable battery and being supplied to the
electrical devices (whole vehicle in display is
illuminated simultaneously).
Displays the accumulated fuel economy.
With i-ELOOP system
Without i-ELOOP system
Displays the readiness status as to whether operation
of the i-stop function is available.
Displays the operation readiness status of the i-stop
function on the vehicle side (engine, battery, and
A/C) using icon colouring. The blue colour indicates
that the i-stop function is ready to operate, and the
grey colour indicates that it is not ready for
operation.
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When Driving
Fuel Economy Monitor
Indication on display Control status
With i-ELOOP system
Without i-ELOOP system
Displays the i-stop function status while the vehicle
is stopped.
Indicates the operations required by the driver to
operate the i-stop function while it is not operating.
Displays the current amount of time that the i-stop
function has been operating and the accumulated
amount of time that it has been operating.
The i-stop function operation status is indicated by
the colour of the engine area. The colour is green
during i-stop function operation, and grey when it is
not operating.
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When Driving
Fuel Economy Monitor
Effectiveness Display
The actual performance of the energy effi ciency is displayed.
Indication on display Control status
The leaf graphic grows according to the amount of
CO
2 emissions reduced by the system effects. The
cumulative total amount of leaf growth is indicated
in terms of the number of tree graphics.
Displays the total driving distance which could be
extended by the operation of the i-stop function.
Displays the percentage of time that the vehicle was
stopped by the i-stop function operation out of the
total amount of time that the vehicle was stopped.
Displays the amount of time that the i-stop function
has operated.
Displays the total amount of time that the vehicle
was stopped.
Ending Screen Display
When the ignition is switched off from ON after completing a trip, the actual performance
for the total fuel economy effi ciency is displayed for 5 seconds.
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