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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•(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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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 fixed 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 fixed 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.)
If the selector lever is shifted from the D or M (not in second gear fixed 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 batte ry terminals are disconnected. In addition, if
the battery is replaced, the i-stop functions must be verified. Consult an expert repairer, we
recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
▼ i-stop OFF Switch
By pressing the swit
ch 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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Start/Stop Engine
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Note that the vehicle may move suddenly af ter the vehicle roll prevention function is
released while the vehicle is un der 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 engi ne 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.
▼ i-stop Warning Light (Amber)/i
-stop Indicator Light (Green)
To ensure safe and comfortable use of the vehicle, the i-stop s ystem constantly monitors the
driver's operations, the vehicle's interior and exterior enviro nment, 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 o f various cautions and warnings.
NOTE
On vehicles equipped with the centre display, the i-stop operation status is displayed in the
fuel monitor contro l status display.
Refer to Control Status Display on page 4-97.
i-stop warning light (amber)
When the light is turned on
•The light turns on when the ignition is switched ON and turns o ff when the engine is
started.
•The light turns on when the i-stop OFF switch is pressed and th e system is turned off.
•(European model)
The light turns on if the following operations are performed wh ile engine idling is
stopped. In such cases, the engine does not restart automatical ly to ensure safety. Start the
engine using the normal method.
•The bonnet is opened.
•The driver's seat belt is unfastened and the driver's door is o pened.
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Start/Stop Engine
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•(Except European model)
•(Manual transaxle)
The light flashes when the shift lever is shifted to a position other than the neutral while
engine idling is stopped to notify the driver that engine idlin g is stopped.
•(Automatic transaxle)
The light flashes if the vehicle is stopped but the brake pedal is not depressed with
sufficient force. Depress the bra ke pedal a little more strongly because the pedal force
may be insufficient.
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Start/Stop Engine
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Do not place beverages near the active driving display. If water or other liquids are splashed
on the active driving display, it could cause damage.
Do not place objects above the active driving display or apply stickers to the dust-proof
sheet/optical receiver as they will cause interference.
A sensor is integrated to control the display's luminosity. If the optical receiver is covered,
the display's luminosity will lower ma king the display difficult to view.
Do not allow intense light to hit the optical receiver. Otherwise, it could cause damage.
NOTE
•Wearing polarized sunglasses will reduce the visi bility of the active driving display due to
the characteristics of the display.
•If the battery has been removed and re-installed or the battery voltage is low, the adjusted
position may deviate.
•The display may be difficult to view or temporarily affected by weather conditions such as
rain, snow, light, and temperature.
•If the audio system is removed, the active driving display cannot be operated.
The active driving display indica tes the following information:
•Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Operation Conditions and Warnings
Refer to Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) on page 4-115.
•Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS) Warnings
Refer to Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS) on page 4-1 27.
•Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) traffic signs and Warnings
Refer to Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) on page 4-120.
•Mazda Radar Cruise Control with S top & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function)
Operation Conditions and Warnings
Refer to Mazda Radar Cruise Con trol with Stop & Go function (MR CC with Stop & Go
function) on page 4-149.
•Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) Operation Conditions and Warn ings
Refer to Mazda Radar Cruise C ontrol (MRCC) on page 4-137.
•Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System ( LDWS) Operation
Conditions and Warnings
Refer to Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) on
page 4-163.
•Smart Brake Support (SBS) Operation Conditions and Warnings
Refer to Smart Brake Support (SBS) on page 4-193.
•Adjustable Speed Limiter (ASL) Operation Conditions and Warning s
Refer to Adjustable Speed Li miter (ASL) on page 4-174.
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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Warning/Indicator Lights
Instrument Cluster varies depending on model and specifications.
Centre of Instrument panel
Warning/Indicator lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas
Type A
(With Multi-information Display)
(Without Multi-information Display)
Instrument Cluster
Type B
▼ Warning Indication/Warning Lights
These lights turn on or flash to notify the user of the system
operation status or a system
malfunction.
Signal Warning Page
Brake System Warning Light*17-43
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SignalWarning Page
ABS Warning Light*1
Electronic Brake
Force Distribu- tion System
Wa r n i n g 7-43
ABS warning 7-46
Charging System Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-43
Engine Oil Warning Light*17-43
(Red) High Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Indication/Warning Light
*17-43
Power Steering Malfunction Indication/Malfunction Indicator Light*17-43
Master Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-46
Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-46
(Red)
*Brake Pedal Operation Demand Warning Light*1
Flashing
4-84
Buzzer & Flash- ing
7-46
Check Engine Light*17-46
*Automatic Transaxle Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-46
*4WD Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-46
Air Bag/Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light*17-46
*Tyre Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light*1
Flashing
7-46
Turns on 7-53
(Amber/White)
*KEY Warning Indication Amber
7-46
White 7-53
When Driving
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