2015 MAZDA MODEL CX-3 stop start

4–9
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
NOTE
 (Germany) Drive immediately after starting the
engine. However do not use high
engine speeds until reaching the
operating temperature.
 
(SKYACTIV-G 2.0)




 Whether the engine is cold or
warm, it should be started without
the use of the accelerator.
 


 If the engine does not start the fi rst
time, refer to Starting a Flooded
Engine under Emergency Starting.
If the engine still does not start,
have your vehicle inspected by an
Authorised Mazda Repairer (page
7-27 ).
 
(SKYACTIV-D 1.5) If the ambient temperature is lower
than about - 10 °C (14 °F), the
maximum engine speed may not
be attained for about three minutes
after the engine starts to protect the
engine.
 (Manual transaxle vehicle with
i-stop function)
 If the engine has stopped due to
stalling, it can be restarted by
depressing the clutch pedal within 3
seconds of the engine stopping.
 The engine cannot be restarted even
if the clutch pedal is depressed under
the following conditions:
 


 The driver's door is open.



 The driver's seat belt is unfastened.



 The clutch pedal is not released
completely after the engine stalled.
 


 The clutch pedal is depressed with
the engine not stopped completely.
Engine Start Function When Key
Battery is Dead
CAUTION
When starting the engine by holding
the transmitter over the push button
start due to a dead key battery or a
malfunctioning key, be careful not
to allow the following, otherwise the
signal from the key will not be received
correctly and the engine may not start.
 
 Metal parts of other keys or metal
objects touch the key.

  Spare keys or keys for other vehicles
equipped with an immobilizer system
touch or come near the key.

  Devices for electronic purchases, or
security passage touch or come near
the key.
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4–10
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
If the engine cannot be started due to a
dead key battery, the engine can be started
using the following procedure:
1. Continue to depress the brake pedal
fi rmly until the engine has completely
started.
2. (Manual transaxle)
Continue to depress the clutch pedal
fi rmly until the engine has completely
started.
3. Verify that the push button start
indication light (green) fl ashes.
NOTE
The push button start indicator light
(green) will fl ash even if the push button
start is pressed before depressing the
brake pedal (automatic transaxle) or
the clutch pedal (manual transaxle). If
the clutch pedal is depressed (manual
transaxle) or the brake pedal is
depressed (automatic transaxle) under
this condition, the engine can be started
by resuming the procedure following
this.
4. Touch the push button start using the
backside of the key (as shown) while
the push button start indicator light
(green) fl ashes.
Push button start
TransmitterIndicator light
NOTE
When touching the push button start
using the backside of the key as shown
in the illustration, touch the push button
start with the lock switch side of the key
facing up.
5. Verify that the push button start
indicator light (green) turns on.
6. Press the push button start to start the
engine.
NOTE
  The engine cannot be started unless
the clutch pedal is fully depressed
(manual transaxle) or the brake
pedal is fully depressed (automatic
transaxle).
  If there is a malfunction with the
push button start function, the push
button start indicator light (amber)
fl ashes. In this case, the engine may
start, however, have the vehicle
checked at an expert repairer, we
recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer as soon as possible.
  If the push button start indicator light
(green) does not illuminate, perform
the operation from the beginning
again. If it does not illuminate,
have the vehicle checked at an
expert repairer, we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Repairer.
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4–11
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
NOTE
  To switch the ignition position
without starting the engine, perform
the following operations after the
push button start indicator light
(green) turns on.
1. Release the clutch pedal (manual
transaxle) or brake pedal
(automatic transaxle).
2. Press the push button start to
switch the ignition position. The
ignition switches in the order of
ACC, ON, and off each time the
push button start is pressed. To
switch the ignition position again,
perform the operation from the
beginning.
Emergency Operation for Starting
the Engine
If the KEY warning light (red) illuminates,
or the push button start indicator light
(amber) fl ashes, this could indicate that
the engine may not start using the usual
starting method. Have your vehicle
inspected at an expert repairer, we
recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer
as soon as possible. If this occurs, the
engine can be force-started. Press and hold
the push button start until the engine starts.
Other procedures necessary for starting the
engine such as having the key in the cabin,
and depressing the clutch pedal (manual
transaxle) or the brake pedal (automatic
transaxle) are required.
Turning the Engine Off
WARNING
Do not stop the engine while the
vehicle is moving:
Stopping the engine while the vehicle is
moving for any reason other than in an
emergency is dangerous. Stopping the
engine while the vehicle is moving will
result in reduced braking ability due to
the loss of power braking, which could
cause an accident and serious injury.
1. Stop the vehicle completely.
2. (Manual transaxle)
Shift into neutral and set the parking
brake.
(Automatic transaxle)
Shift the selector lever to the P position
and set the parking brake.
3. Press the push button start to turn off
the engine. The ignition position is off.
CAUTION
When leaving the vehicle, make sure the
push button start is off.
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4–12
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
NOTE
  The cooling fan in the engine
compartment could turn on for a few
minutes after the ignition is switched
from ON to OFF, whether or not the
A/C is on or off, to cool the engine
compartment quickly.
  When the push button start is pressed
from ON to ACC or OFF, the KEY
indicator light (green) may fl ash for
approximately 30 seconds indicating
that the remaining battery power of
the key is low.
 Replace with a new battery before
the key becomes unusable.
 Refer to Key Battery Replacement on
page 6-39 .
 (Automatic transaxle) If the engine is turned off while the
selector lever is in a position other
than P, the ignition switches to ACC.
Emergency Engine Stop
Continuously pressing the push button
start or quickly pressing it any number of
times while the engine is running or the
vehicle is being driven will turn the engine
off immediately. The ignition switches to
ACC.
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*Some models.4–13
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
i-stop *
The i-stop function automatically stops the engine when the vehicle is stopped at a traffi c
light or stuck in traffi c, 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.
Engine idle stopping and restarting
NOTE
  The i-stop indicator light (green) turns on under the following conditions:




 When engine idling is stopped.



(Except European model)
 Engine idling stop conditions are met while the vehicle is being driven.

 The i-stop indicator light (green) turns off when the engine is restarted.
Manual transaxle
1. Stop the vehicle by depressing the brake pedal and then the clutch pedal.
2. While depressing the clutch pedal, shift the shift lever to the neutral position. Engine
idling stops after the clutch pedal is released.
3. The engine restarts automatically when the clutch pedal is depressed.
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4–14
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
Automatic transaxle
1. Engine idling stops when the brake pedal is depressed while the vehicle is driven (except
for driving in the R or M position second gear fi xed mode) and the vehicle is stopped.
2. The engine restarts automatically when the brake pedal is released with the selector lever
in the D or M position (not in second gear fi xed mode).
3. If the selector lever is in the N or P position, the engine does not restart when the brake
pedal is released. The engine restarts when the brake pedal is depressed again or the
selector lever is shifted to the D, M (not in second gear fi xed mode) or the R position.
(For the purposes of safety, always keep the brake pedal depressed when shifting the
selector lever while engine idling is stopped.)
Operation conditions
When the system is operable
Under the following conditions, engine idling stops and the i-stop indicator light (green)
turns on.
 


(SKYACTIV-G 2.0)
 The engine is warmed up.



(SKYACTIV-D 1.5)



 
 The engine is not cold.


 
 The fuel injection amount learning, which is performed periodically and automatically,
is not being performed.
 


 The engine has been started and the vehicle is driven for a certain period.



 The engine is started with the bonnet closed.



 The battery is in good condition.



 All doors, liftgate, and bonnet are closed.



 The driver's seat belt is fastened.



 The air conditioner is not operating with the airfl ow mode dial in the position (A/C
ON).
 


(Automatic air-conditioning)



 
 The temperature setting dial for the air conditioning is set to a position other than
maximum cooling (A/C ON).
 

 
 The vehicle's interior temperature and the set temperature for the air conditioner are
nearly the same.
 


 The i-stop warning light (amber) is not turned on/fl ashing.



 The keyless entry & push button start system functions are normal.



 The brake vacuum is suffi ciently high.



 The steering wheel is not being operated.
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4–15
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
 


(Manual transaxle)



 
 The vehicle speed is 3 km/h (1.8 mph) or less.


 
 The shift lever is in the neutral position.


 
 The clutch pedal is not depressed.




(Automatic transaxle)



 
 The vehicle is stopped.


 
 The selector lever is in the D or M position (not in second gear fi xed mode).


 
 The automatic transaxle fl uid has warmed up suffi ciently.


 
 The automatic transaxle fl uid temperature is not abnormally high.


 
 The steering wheel is almost in the straight-ahead position (idling may not stop even
with the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position if force is applied to the steering
wheel. Release the force applied to the steering wheel to stop engine idling).
 

 
 The vehicle is stopped by depressing the brake pedal.


 
 Emergency braking is not applied.
When the system is not operable
Engine idling does not stop in the following conditions:
 


 The vehicle is stopped but the engine is kept idling.



 The air-conditioner is operating with the airfl ow mode dial in the position (A/C ON).



(Automatic air-conditioning)



 
 The temperature setting dial for the air conditioning is set to the maximum cooling (A/C
ON) position.
 

 
 There is a large difference between the cabin temperature and the set temperature of the
air-conditioner.
 


 The ambient temperature is extremely high or low.



 The atmospheric pressure is low (when driving at high altitudes).



(Automatic transaxle)



 
 The vehicle is stopped on a steep incline.


 
 The steering wheel is not in the straight-ahead position while the vehicle is stopped.




(SKYACTIV-D 1.5)
 The particulate matter (PM) is being removed by the diesel particulate fi lter (DPF).
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4–16
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
NOTE
Under the following conditions, a period of time is required to stop engine idling
 
 The battery power is depleted for some reasons such as the vehicle has not been driven
for a long period.
  The ambient temperature is high or low. 
 After the battery terminals are disconnected for some reasons such as for battery
replacement.
 (SKYACTIV-D 1.5) After PM removal is performed by the diesel particulate fi lter (DPF).
Engine does not restart
If the following operations are performed while the idling is stopped, the engine will not
restart for safety reasons. In such cases, start the engine using the normal method.
 
 The bonnet is opened. 
(European model) The driver's seat belt is unfastened and the driver's door is opened. 
(Except European model)




(Manual transaxle)
 With the shift lever in a position other than neutral, the driver's seat belt is
unfastened and the driver's door is opened.
 


(Automatic transaxle)
 With the selector lever in the D or M (not in second gear fi xed mode), the driver's
seat belt is unfastened and the driver's door is opened.
Engine-stop period is short or time until next engine idle stop is long
 
 The ambient temperature is high or low. 
 The battery power is depleted. 
 Power consumption by the vehicle's electrical parts is high.
Engine restarts automatically while engine idling is stopped
Under the following conditions, the engine restarts automatically.
 
 The i-stop OFF switch is pressed until the beep sounds.

 The air-conditioner is operated with the airfl ow mode dial in the position (A/C
ON).
 (Automatic air-conditioning)




 The temperature setting dial of the air-conditioner is set to maximum cooling (A/C
ON).
 


 The cabin temperature is largely different from the set temperature of the air-
conditioner.
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