2015 MAZDA MODEL CX-3 stop start

4–17
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
NOTE
  The brakes are released slightly on a slope and the vehicle begins to move. 
 Two minutes have elapsed since the idling was stopped. 
 The battery power is depleted. 
(Automatic transaxle)




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




 The selector lever is shifted to the R position.



 The selector lever is shifted from N or P position to D or M (not in second gear fi xed
mode) position.
 


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




 The selector lever is in the M position and the second gear fi xed mode is selected. 

(Except European model)




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


(Automatic transaxle)
 With the selector lever in the N or P position, the driver's seat belt is unfastened and
the driver's door is opened.
Selector lever is operated while engine idling is stopped (automatic transaxle)
If the selector lever is shifted from D or M (not in second gear fi xed mode) position to
N or P position while engine idling is stopped, the engine does not restart even when the
brake pedal is released. The engine will restart if the brake pedal is depressed again or the
selector lever is shifted to the D, M (not in second gear fi xed mode), or R position. (For
the purposes of safety, always keep the brake pedal depressed when shifting the selector
lever while engine idling is stopped.)
 
(European model) If the selector lever is shifted from the D or M (not in second gear fi xed mode) position
to the N or P position, and the driver's seat belt is unfastened and the driver's door is
opened, the engine does not restart. Start the engine using the normal method.
 (Except European model) If the selector lever is shifted from the D or M (not in second gear fi xed mode) to the
N or P position, and the driver's seat belt is unfastened and the driver's door is opened,
the engine restarts.
Battery terminals are disconnected
Engine idling may not stop right after the battery terminals are disconnected. In addition,
if the battery is replaced, the i-stop functions must be verifi ed. Consult an expert repairer,
we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
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4–18
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
i-stop Warning Light (Amber)/i-stop Indicator Light (Green)
To ensure safe and comfortable use of the vehicle, the i-stop system constantly monitors the
driver's operations, the vehicle's interior and exterior environment, and the operational status
of the vehicle, and uses the i-stop warning light (amber) and i-stop indicator light (green) to
inform the driver of various cautions and warnings.
NOTE
On vehicles equipped with the centre display, the i-stop operation status is displayed in the
fuel monitor control status display.
Refer to Control Status Display on page 4-89 .
i-stop warning light (amber)
When the light is turned on
 




 The light turns on when the ignition is switched ON and turns off when the engine is
started.
 


 The light turns on when the i-stop OFF switch is pressed and the system is turned off.



 The light turns on if the following operations are performed while engine idling is
stopped. In such cases, the engine does not restart automatically to ensure safety. 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) position, the
driver's seat belt is unfastened and the driver's door is opened.
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4–19
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
NOTE
A problem in the system may be indicated under the following conditions. Have your
vehicle inspected at an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
 
 The light does not turn on when the ignition is switched ON. 
 The light continues to remain on even though the i-stop OFF switch has been pressed
while the engine is running.
When the light is fl ashing
The light continues to fl ash if the system has a malfunction. Have your vehicle inspected at
an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
i-stop indicator light (green)
When the light is turned on
 




 The light turns on while engine idling is stopped and turns off when the engine is
restarted.
 


(Except European model)
 The light turns on when the engine idling stop conditions are met while the vehicle is
driven.
When the light is fl ashing






(Manual transaxle)
 The light fl ashes when the shift lever is shifted to a position other than the neutral while
engine idling is stopped to notify the driver that engine idling is stopped. By depressing
the clutch pedal, the engine restarts automatically and the light turns off.
 


(European model)
 The light fl ashes when the driver's door is opened while engine idling is stopped to notify
the driver that engine idling is stopped. It turns off when the driver's door is closed.
 


(Except European model)



 
(Automatic transaxle)
 The light fl ashes if the vehicle is stopped but the brake pedal is not depressed with
suffi cient force. Depress the brake pedal a little more strongly because the pedal force
may be insuffi cient.
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4–20
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
i-stop OFF Switch
By pressing the switch until a beep
sounds, the i-stop function is turned off
and the i-stop warning light (amber) in the
instrument cluster turns on. By pressing
the switch again until the beep sounds, the
i-stop function becomes operational and
the i-stop warning light (amber) turns off.
NOTE
If the engine is stopped with the i-stop
function cancelled, the i-stop function
becomes operational when the engine is
started the next time.
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4–21
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
Vehicle Roll Prevention Function (Automatic transaxle)
Vehicles with the i-stop function are equipped with a vehicle roll prevention function. This
function prevents the vehicle from rolling, such as when releasing the brake pedal while on
a slope under the following conditions:
 


 While engine idling is stopped (prevents the vehicle from rolling back)



 When the engine restarts after releasing the brake pedal (prevents the vehicle's sudden
movement due to vehicle creep), sudden movement of the vehicle is prevented by
controlling the brakes or the automatic transaxle.
Release foot from brake pedal Vehicle brake force maintained
Engine restarted Acceleration
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4–22
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
WARNING
Do not rely completely on the vehicle roll prevention function.
The vehicle roll prevention function is a supplementary function which operates for a
maximum of four seconds after releasing the brake pedal and accelerating the vehicle
from an engine idling stop condition. Over reliance on the system may result in an
unexpected accident if the vehicle were to suddenly accelerate. Before starting to drive
the vehicle, always confi rm the safety of the surroundings and operate the selector
lever, brake pedal, and accelerator pedal appropriately. Note that the vehicle may move
suddenly depending on the vehicle's load or if it is towing something.
Note that the vehicle may move suddenly after the vehicle roll prevention function is
released while the vehicle is under the following conditions:
The selector lever is in the N position.
If the selector lever is shifted to the N position and the brake pedal is released while
the i-stop function is operating, the brake force is gradually released. To accelerate the
vehicle, release the brake pedal after the engine restarts and shift the selector lever to a
position other than the N position.
NOTE
  When the vehicle is stopped on a steep grade, the vehicle roll prevention function does
not operate because engine idling is not stopped.
  The brake pedal response may change, sound may occur from the brakes, or the
brake pedal could vibrate from the operation of the vehicle roll prevention function.
However, this does not indicate a malfunction.
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4–45
When Driving
Transaxle
NOTE
 (For vehicles with type B
instrument cluster *1 ) If the engine speed is about to exceed
the permissible engine speed, the
buzzer sounds.
 Refer to Over Rev. Buzzer on page
7-54 .
*1 To determine which instrument
cluster is equipped on your
Mazda, Refer to Meters and
Gauges on page 4-23 .


 If shifting to R is diffi cult, shift back
into neutral, release the clutch pedal,
and try again.
  (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.
Gear Shift Indicator
The gear shift indicator supports you to
obtain optimum fuel economy and smooth
driving. It displays the selected gear
position in the instrument cluster as well
as notifi es the driver to change to the most
suitable gear position corresponding to the
actual driving condition.
Selected gear position Suitable gear position
Indication Condition
Numeral The selected gear position is
displayed.
and numeral Shift up or down to the indicated
gear position is recommended.
CAUTION
Do not rely solely on the shift-up/
shift-down recommendations by
indications. The actual driving situation
might require shift operations different
from indication. To avoid the risk of
accidents, the road and traffi c conditions
have to be judged correctly by the driver
before shifting.
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4–48
When Driving
Transaxle
Shift Position Indication
The selector position is indicated when the
ignition is switched ON.
NOTE
If one of the following actions is
performed, the selector position is
displayed for 5 minutes even if the
ignition switch is in a position other than
ON.
 
 The ignition is switched OFF. 
 The driver's door is opened.
Gear position indication
In manual shift mode, the “M” of the shift
position indication illuminates and the
numeral for the selected gear is displayed.
Warning Light
The warning light turns on when the
system has a malfunction.
Refer to Warning Lights on page 4-37 .
Transaxle Ranges
 












 The shift position indicator light in the
instrument cluster illuminates. Refer to
Warning/Indicator Lights on page 4-36 .
 


 The selector lever must be in P or N to
operate the starter.
P (Park)
P locks the transaxle and prevents the front
wheels from rotating.
WARNING
Always set the selector lever to P and
set the parking brake:
Only setting the selector lever to the
P position without using the parking
brake to hold the vehicle is dangerous.
If P fails to hold, the vehicle could
move and cause an accident.
CAUTION
  Shifting into P, N or R while the
vehicle is moving can damage your
transaxle.
  Shifting into a driving gear or reverse
when the engine is running faster
than idle can damage the transaxle.
R (Reverse)
In position R, the vehicle moves only
backward. You must be at a complete
stop before shifting to or from R, except
under rare circumstances as explained in
Rocking the Vehicle (page 3-49 ).
N (Neutral)
In N, the wheels and transaxle are not
locked. The vehicle will roll freely even
on the slightest incline unless the parking
brake or brakes are on.
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