Get When Driving -> i-ELOOP Guide for Mazda 2 SUV First Generation (2002-2007)

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.

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A variable voltage alternator is incorporated in the power generator which converts

the kinetic energy to electricity and can generate electricity ef¿ciently according to the

vehicle conditions.

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

quickly.

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A DC-DC converter is incorporated which steps down the stored electricity to voltage

useable by the vehicle's electrical devices.

Kinetic energy

Electrical power

Accelerator OFF

Battery

Energy

regeneration

Charge

Power

Vehicle electric

devices

Engine

Variable

DC-DC converter

voltage

alternator

Capacitor

Tyre

Battery

Accelerator ON

Power

Vehicle electric

devices

Engine

DC-DC converter

Variable

voltage

alternator

Capacitor

Tyre

*Some models.

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i-ELOOP

DC-DC converter

Variable

voltage

alternator

Capacitor

CAUTION

High-current electricity Àows through the following parts, therefore do not touch them.

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Variable voltage alternator

DC-DC converter

Capacitor

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NOTE

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A difference in the fuel economy may occur depending on how the vehicle's electrical

devices are used.

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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.

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i-ELOOP

i-ELOOP Indicator Light/Control

Status Display

T h e d r i v e r i s n o t i ¿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

4-93.

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