
CAUTION
If the KEY warning light (red)
illuminates, or the push button start
indicator light (amber) flashes, this
could indicate a problem with the
engine starting system. This may
prevent the engine from starting or
from switching the ignition to ACC or
ON (for vehicles with a type A
instrument cluster (page 4-42),
messages are displayed in the
instrument cluster). Have your vehicle
inspected at an expert repairer, we
recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer as soon as possible.
NOTE
•Under the following conditions, the
KEY warning light (red) flashes after
the push button start is pressed. This
informs the driver that the push
button start will not switch to ACC,
even if it is pressed from off (for
vehicles with a type A instrument
cluster (page 4-42), messages are
displayed in the instrument cluster).
•The key battery is dead.
•The key is out of operational
range.
•The key is placed in areas where it
is difficult for the system to detect
the signal (page 3-6).
•A key from another manufacturer
similar to the key is in the
operational range.
•(Forced engine starting method)
If the KEY warning light (red)
illuminates, or the push button start
indicator light (amber) flashes, this
could indicate that the engine may
not start using the usual starting
method (for vehicles with a type A
instrument cluster (page 4-42),
messages are displayed in the
instrument cluster). 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.
•When the engine is force-started, the
KEY warning light (red) (if
equipped) remains illuminated and
the push button start indicator light
(amber) remains flashing.
•(Automatic transaxle)
When the selector lever is in the
neutral (N) position, the KEY
indicator light (green) (if equipped)
and the push button start indicator
light (green) do not illuminate.
7. Press the push button start after both
the KEY indicator light (green) (if
equipped) in the ins trument cluster and
the push button start indicator light
(green) illuminate.
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Start/Stop Engine
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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, SKYACTIV-G 2.5)
The engine is warmed up.
•(SKYACTIV-D 2.2)
•The engine is not cold.
•The fuel injection amount learning, which is performed periodic ally and automatically,
is not being performed.
•The engine has been started and the vehicle is driven for a cer tain 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 airflow mode dial in the position.
•(Automatic air-conditioning)
•The temperature setting dial of the air conditioner is in a position other than maximum
heating or maximum cooling (A/C ON) position.
•The vehicle's interior temperature and the set temperature for the air conditioner are
nearly the same.
•The i-stop warning light (ambe r) is not turned on/flashing.
•The keyless entry & push button start system functions are norm al.
•The brake vacuum is sufficiently high.
•The steering wheel is not being operated.
•(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 gea r fixed mode).
•The automatic transaxle fluid has warmed up sufficiently.
•The automatic transaxle fluid temperature is not abnormally hig h.
•The steering wheel is almost in the straight-ahead position (idling may not stop even
with the steering wheel in the st raight-ahead position if force is applied to the steering
wheel. Release t he force applied to the steering wheel to stop engine idling).
•The vehicle is stopped by depressing the brake pedal.
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Start/Stop Engine
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•Emergency braking is not applied.
•When the vehicle is stopped by the Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go
function (MRCC with Stop & Go function) stop hold control (vehi cles with Mazda
Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRC C with Stop & Go function).
When the system is not operable
Engine idling does not stop in the following conditions:
•The vehicle is stopped but t he engine is kept idling.
•The air conditioner is operating with the airflow mode dial in the position.
•(Automatic air-conditioning)
•The temperature setting dial of the air conditioner is in the m aximum heating or
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 2.2)
•The particulate matter (PM) is being removed by the diesel particulate filter (DPF).
•The fuel injection amount learning is being performed. (The i-stop indicator light
(green) turns off when the vehicle speed before stopping is app rox. 10 km/h (6.2 mph)
or less and fuel injection amount learning is performed while t he vehicle is stopped.)
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 2.2)
After PM removal is performed by the diesel particulate filter (DPF).
Engine does not restart
If the following operations are performed while th e idling is stopped, the engine will not
restart for safety reasons. In such cases, start the engine using the normal method.
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Start/Stop Engine
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•(European model)
•The bonnet is opened.
•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, th e engine restarts automatically.
•The i-stop OFF switch is pressed until the beep sounds.
•The air conditioner is operated with the airflow mode dial in the position.
•(Automatic air-conditioning)
•The temperature setting dial of the air conditioner is in the maximum heating or
maximum cooling (A /C ON) position.
•The cabin temperature is largely different from the set temperature of the air
conditioner.
•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 fixed 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 fixed
mode) position.
•The steering wheel is operated with the selector lever in the D or M (not in second gear
fixed mode) position.
•The selector lever is in the M position and the second gear fixed mode is selected.
•(Except European model)
•(Manual transaxle)
With the shift lever in the neutral position, the driver's se at belt is unfastened, the
driver's door is opened, or the bonnet is opened.
•(Automatic transaxle)
With the selector lever in the P or N position, or the D/M range, the driver's seat belt is
unfastened, the driver's door is opened, or the bonnet is opened.
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Start/Stop Engine
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•(Except European model)
•(Manual transaxle)
A sound is activated when the door is opened while the engine idling is stopped with
the shift lever in a position other than neutral. In this case, the engine does not restart
automatically to ensure safety. Shift the shift lever to neutra l and start the 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 flashing
The light continues to flash 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 i dling is stopped and turns off when the engine is
restarted.
•(Except European model)
The light turns on when the engine idling stop conditions are m et while the vehicle is
driven.
When the light is flashing
•(Manual transaxle)
•(SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5)
By depressing the clutch pedal or starting to release it, the engine restarts automatically
and the light turns off.
•(SKYACTIV-D 2.2)
By depressing the clutch pedal, the engine restarts automatical ly and the light turns off.
•(European model)
The light flashes 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.
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
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▼Glow Indicator Light
(SKYACTIV-D 2.2)
When the ignition is switched ON, the
glow indicator light turns on. The glow
indicator light turns
off when preheating is
finished.
A problem in the system might be
indicated under the following conditions.
Have your vehicle inspected by an expert
repairer, we recommend an Authorised
Mazda Repairer.
•The glow indicator light does not turn
on when the ignition is switched ON or
it remains on.
•The glow indicator light is flashing.
NOTE
If the vehicle is left with the ignition
switched ON without starting the engine
and a long period of time has elapsed
since preheating finished, the preheating
may be performed again and the glow
indicator light may turn on.
▼ Wrench Indication/Indicator Light
Type A instrument cluster
Perform maintenance in accordance with
the message.
Type B instrument cluster
When the ignition is switched ON, the
wrench indicator ligh
t is illuminated and
then turns off afte r a few seconds.
When illuminated
The wrench indicator light turns on under
the following conditions:
•When the preset maintenance period has
arrived.
•When it’s time to replace the engine oil.
Refer to Maintenance Monitor on page 6-
17.
When flashing (SKYACTIV-D 2.2)
The sedimentor separates water from the
fuel.
If water accumulates in this filter, the
warning light will flash. When it does,
consult an expert repairer, we recommend
an Authorised Mazda Repairer as soon as
possible.
▼ Low Engine Coolant Temperature
Indicator Light (Blue)*
The light illuminates continuously when
the engine coolant temperature is low and
turns off after the engine is warm.
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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NOTE
If the windscreen wipers are operated
under cold weather conditions or during
snowfall, they could stop due to
accumulated snow on the windscreen. If
the windscreen wipers stop due to
accumulated snow on the windscreen,
park the vehicle in a safe place, turn the
wiper switch off, and then remove the
accumulated snow. If the wiper switch is
turned to another position other than OFF,
the wipers will operate. If the wipers do
not operate even though the wiper switch
is turned to a position other than OFF,
consult an expert repairer, we recommend
an Authorised Mazda Repairer as soon as
possible.
▼Windscreen Wipers
Turn the wipers on by pressing the lever
up or down.
With intermittent wiper
Switch Position
Wiper operation
No. Ty p e
A Ty p e
B
Operation while pulling up
lever
Stop
Intermittent
Switch Position
Wiper operation
No. Ty p e
A Ty p e
B
Low speed
High speed
Variable-speed intermittent wipers
Set the lever to the intermittent position
and choose the interval timing by rotating
the ring.
INT ring
With auto-wiper control
Switch Position
Wiper operation
No. Ty p e
A Ty p e
B
Operation while pulling up
lever
Stop
Auto control
Low speed
High speed
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Switches and Controls
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•If dirt or foreign matter (Such as ice or
matter containing salt water) adheres to
the windscreen above the rain sensor or
if the windscreen is iced, it could cause
the wipers to move automatically.
However, if the wipers cannot remove
this ice, dirt or foreign matter, the
auto-wiper control will stop operation.
In this case, set the wiper lever to the
low speed position or high speed
position for manual operation, or
remove the ice, dirt or foreign matter by
hand to restore the auto-wiper
operation.
•If the auto-wiper lever is left in the
position, the wipers could operate
automatically from the effect of strong
light sources, electromagnetic waves, or
infrared light because the rain sensor
uses an optical sensor. It is
recommended that the auto-wiper lever
be switched to the
position other
than when driving the vehicle under
rainy conditions.
•The auto-wiper control functions can be
turned off.
Refer to Personalisation Features on
page 9-12.
▼ Windscreen Washer
Pull the lever toward
you and hold it to
spray washer fluid.
Washer
OFF
NOTE
If the windscreen washer is turned on
when the windscreen wipers are not
operating, the windscreen wipers operate
a few times.
If the washer does no
t work, inspect the
fluid level (page 6-32). If the fluid level
is normal, consult an expert repairer, we
recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer.
When Driving
Switches and Controls
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