Get When Driving -> Start/Stop Engine Guide for Mazda 2 SUV First Generation (2002-2007)

When Driving

Start/Stop Engine

O f f

Ignition Switch

The power supply to electrical devices

turns off and the push button start indicator

light (amber) also turns off.

In this position the steering wheel is

locked.

Push Button Start Positions

The system operates only when the driver

is in the vehicle or within operational

range while the key is being carried.

Each time the push button start is pressed,

the ignition switches in the order of off,

ACC, and ON. Pressing the push button

start again from ON switches the ignition

off.

WARNING

Before leaving the driver's seat, always

switch the ignition off, set the parking

brake, and make sure the selector lever

is in P (automatic transaxle) or in 1st

gear or R (manual transaxle):

Leaving the driver's seat without

switching the ignition off, setting the

parking brake, and shifting the selector

lever to P (automatic transaxle) or

to 1st gear or R (manual transaxle)

is dangerous. Unexpected vehicle

movement could occur which could

result in an accident.

Indicator light

Push button start

In addition, if your intention is to leave

the vehicle for even a short period, it

is important to switch the ignition off,

as leaving it in another position will

disable some of the vehicle's security

systems and run the battery down.

NOTE

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The engine starts by pressing the

push button start while depressing

the clutch pedal (manual transaxle)

or the brake pedal (automatic

transaxle). To switch the ignition

position, press the push button start

without depressing the pedal.

NOTE

(Locked steering wheel)

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Do not leave the ignition switched

If the push button start indicator light

(green) is Àashing and the beep sound

is heard, this indicates that the steering

wheel is not unlocked. To unlock the

steering wheel, press the push button

start while moving the steering wheel

left and right.

ON while the engine is not running.

Doing so could result in the battery

going dead. If the ignition is left in

ACC (For automatic transaxle, the

selector lever is in the P position, and

the ignition is in ACC), the ignition

switches off automatically after about

25 minutes.

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When Driving

Start/Stop Engine

ACC (Accessory)

Starting the Engine

Some electrical accessories will operate

and the indicator light (amber) illuminates.

In this position the steering wheel is

unlocked.

WARNING

Radio waves from the key may affect

medical devices such as pacemakers:

Before using the key near people who

use medical devices, ask the medical

device manufacturer or your physician

if radio waves from the key will affect

the device.

NOTE

The keyless entry system does not

function while the push button start has

been pressed to ACC, and the doors will

not lock/unlock even if they have been

locked manually.

NOTE

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The key must be carried because the

This is the normal running position after

the engine is started. The indicator light

(amber) turns off. (The indicator light

(amber) illuminates when the ignition

is switched ON and the engine is not

running.)

Some indicator lights/warning lights

should be inspected before the engine is

started (page 4-38).

key carries an immobilizer chip that

must communicate with the engine

controls at short range.

The engine can be started when the

push button start is pressed from off,

ACC, or ON.

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NOTE

(SKYACTIV-G 1.3, SKYACTIV-G

1.5)

When the push button start is pressed

to ON, the sound of the fuel pump

motor operating near the fuel tank can

be heard. This does not indicate an

abnormality.

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When Driving

Start/Stop Engine

NOTE

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The push button start system

(Manual transaxle)

functions (function which can start

the engine by only carrying the

key) can be deactivated to prevent

any possible adverse effect on a

user wearing a pacemaker or other

medical device. If the system is

deactivated, you will be unable

to start the engine by carrying the

key. Consult an expert repairer, we

recommend an Authorised Mazda

Repairer for details. If the push

button start system functions have

been deactivated, you can start the

engine by following the procedure

indicated when the key battery goes

dead.

The starter will not operate if the clutch

pedal is not depressed suf¿ciently.

(Automatic transaxle)

The starter will not operate if the

selector lever is not in P or N and the

brake pedal is not depressed suf¿ciently.

6. Verify that the KEY indicator light

(green) in the instrument cluster and the

push button start indicator light (green)

illuminate.

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Refer to Engine Start Function When

Key Battery is Dead on page 4-9.

After starting a cold engine, the

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engine speed increases and a whining

sound from the engine compartment

can be heard.

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This is for improved exhaust gas

puri¿cation and does not indicate

defect of the parts.

1. Make sure you are carrying the key.

2. Occupants should fasten their seat

belts.

Indicator light

3. Make sure the parking brake is on.

4. Continue to press the brake pedal

¿rmly until the engine has completely

started.

5. (Manual transaxle)

Push button start

Continue to press the clutch pedal

¿rmly until the engine has completely

started.

(Automatic transaxle)

Put the vehicle in park (P). If you must

restart the engine while the vehicle is

moving, shift into neutral (N).

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When Driving

Start/Stop Engine

NOTE

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If the push button start indicator light

(green) Àashes, make sure that the

key is being carried.

If the push button start indicator light

(green) Àashes with the key being

carried, touch the key to the push

button start and start the engine.

Refer to Engine Start Function When

Key Battery is Dead on page 4-9.

Under the following conditions, the

KEY warning light (red) Àashes after

the push button start is pressed to

inform the driver that the push button

start will not switch to ACC even if it

is pressed from off.

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The key battery is dead.

The key is out of operational

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range.

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The key is placed in areas where it

is dif¿cult for the system to detect

the signal (page 3-7).

A key from another manufacturer

similar to the key is in the

operational range.

CAUTION

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If the KEY warning light (red)

illuminates, or the push button start

indicator light (amber) Àashes, this

could indicate a problem with the engine

starting system and the inability to start

the engine or switch the ignition to ACC

or ON. Have your vehicle inspected at

an expert repairer, we recommend an

Authorised Mazda Repairer as soon as

possible.

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(Forced engine starting method)

If the KEY warning light (red)

illuminates, or the push button start

indicator light (amber) Àashes, 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.

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When Driving

Start/Stop Engine

NOTE

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When the engine is force-started,

(SKYACTIV-D 1.5)

the KEY warning light (red) remains

illuminated and the push button

start indicator light (amber) remains

Àashing.

(Automatic transaxle)

When the selector lever is in the

neutral (N) position, the KEY

indicator light (green) and the push

button start indicator light (green) do

not illuminate.

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When starting the engine, do

not release the brake pedal until

the glow indicator light in the

instrument cluster turns off and

the engine starts, after pressing the

push button start.

If the brake pedal is released

before the engine starts, depress

the brake pedal again and press

the push button start to start the

engine.

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7. Press the push button start after both

the KEY indicator light (green) in the

instrument cluster and the push button

start indicator light (green) illuminate.

If the ignition is left switched ON

for a long period of time without

the engine running after the glow

plugs are warmed up, the glow

plugs may warm up again which

will illuminate the glow indicator

light.

NOTE

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After starting the engine, the push

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The starter does not rotate until the

glow indicator light turns off.

button start indicator light (amber)

turns off and the ignition switches to

the ON position.

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(SKYACTIV-G 1.3, SKYACTIV-G

1.5)

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After pressing the push button start

and before the engine starts, the

operation sound of the fuel pump

motor from near the fuel tank can be

heard, however, this does not indicate

a malfunction.

8. After starting the engine, let it idle

for about ten seconds (Prohibited in

Germany).

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When Driving

Start/Stop Engine

Engine Start Function When Key

Battery is Dead

NOTE

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(Germany)

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Drive immediately after starting the

engine. However do not use high

engine speeds until reaching the

operating temperature.

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.

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(SKYACTIV-G 1.3, SKYACTIV-G

1.5)

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Whether the engine is cold or

warm, it should be started without

the use of the accelerator.

If the engine does not start the ¿rst

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Metal parts of other keys or metal

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).

objects touch the key.

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(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.

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Spare keys or keys for other vehicles

equipped with an immobilizer system

touch or come near the key.

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(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:

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Devices for electronic purchases, or

security passage touch or come near

the key.

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The driver's door is open.

The driver's seat belt is unfastened.

The clutch pedal is not released

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completely after the engine stalled.

The clutch pedal is depressed with

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the engine not stopped completely.

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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:

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.

1. Continue to depress the brake pedal

¿rmly until the engine has completely

started.

2. (Manual transaxle)

Continue to depress the clutch pedal

¿rmly until the engine has completely

started.

5. Verify that the push button start

indicator light (green) turns on.

6. Press the push button start to start the

engine.

3. Verify that the push button start

indication light (green) Àashes.

NOTE

The push button start indicator light

(green) will Àash 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.

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The engine cannot be started unless

the clutch pedal is fully depressed

(manual transaxle) or the brake

pedal is fully depressed (automatic

transaxle).

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If there is a malfunction with the

push button start function, the push

button start indicator light (amber)

Àashes. 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.

4. Touch the push button start using the

backside of the key (as shown) while

the push button start indicator light

(green) Àashes.

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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.

Push button start

Indicator light

Transmitter

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When Driving

Start/Stop Engine

NOTE

Turning the Engine Off

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To switch the ignition position

without starting the engine, perform

the following operations after the

push button start indicator light

(green) turns on.

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. 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.

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.

Emergency Operation for Starting

the Engine

If the KEY warning light (red) illuminates,

or the push button start indicator light

(amber) Àashes, this could indicate that

the engine may not start using the usual

starting method. Have your vehicle

CAUTION

inspected at an expert repairer, we

When leaving the vehicle, make sure the

push button start is off.

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.

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When Driving

Start/Stop Engine

NOTE

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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.

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When the push button start is pressed

from ON to ACC or OFF, the KEY

indicator light (green) may Àash for

approximately 30 seconds indicating

that the remaining battery power of

the key is low.

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Replace with a new battery before

the key becomes unusable.

Refer to Key Battery Replacement on

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page 6-41.

(Automatic transaxle)

If the engine is turned off while the

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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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When Driving

Start/Stop Engine

i-stop^*

The i-stop function automatically stops the engine when the vehicle is stopped at a traf¿c

light or stuck in traf¿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

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The i-stop indicator light (green) turns on under the following conditions:

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When engine idling is stopped.

(Except European model)

Engine idling stop conditions are met while the vehicle is being driven.

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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. (SKYACTIV-G 1.3, SKYACTIV-G 1.5)

The engine restarts automatically when you depress the clutch pedal or start to release it.

NOTE

The engine restart timing varies depending on the brake pedal depression force.

(SKYACTIV-D 1.5)

The engine restarts automatically when the clutch pedal is depressed.

*Some models.

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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 ¿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 ¿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 ¿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.

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(SKYACTIV-G 1.3, SKYACTIV-G 1.5)

The engine is warmed up.

(SKYACTIV-D 1.5)

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The engine is not cold.

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The fuel injection amount learning, which is performed periodically and automatically,

is not being performed.

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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/boot lid, and bonnet are closed.

The driver's seat belt is fastened.

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The air conditioner is not operating with the airÀow mode dial in the

(Automatic air-conditioning)

position.

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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.

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

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

The brake vacuum is suf¿ciently high.

The steering wheel is not being operated.

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When Driving

Start/Stop Engine

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(Manual transaxle)

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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.

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(Automatic transaxle)

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The vehicle is stopped.

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

The automatic transaxle Àuid has warmed up suf¿ciently.

The automatic transaxle Àuid 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.

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Emergency braking is not applied.

When the system is not operable

Engine idling does not stop in the following conditions:

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The vehicle is stopped but the engine is kept idling.

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The air conditioner is operating with the airÀow mode dial in the

(Automatic air-conditioning)

position.

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The temperature setting dial for the air-conditioning is set to the maximum cooling (A/C

ON) position.

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There is a large difference between the cabin temperature and the set temperature of the

air conditioner.

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The ambient temperature is extremely high or low.

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

(Automatic transaxle)

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The vehicle is stopped on a steep incline.

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

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(SKYACTIV-D 1.5)

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The particulate matter (PM) is being removed by the diesel particulate ¿lter (DPF).

The fuel injection amount learning is being performed. (The i-stop indicator light (green)

turns off when the vehicle speed before stopping is approx. 10 km/h (6.2 mph) or less

and fuel injection amount learning is performed while the vehicle is stopped.)

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When Driving

Start/Stop Engine

NOTE

Under the following conditions, a period of time is required to stop engine idling

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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

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replacement.

(SKYACTIV-D 1.5)

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After PM removal is performed by the diesel particulate ¿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.

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The bonnet is opened.

(European model)

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The driver's seat belt is unfastened and the driver's door is opened.

(Except European model)

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(Manual transaxle)

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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 ¿xed mode), the driver's

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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

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The ambient temperature is high or low.

The battery power is depleted.

Power consumption by the vehicle's electrical parts is high.

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When Driving

Start/Stop Engine

NOTE

Engine restarts automatically while engine idling is stopped

Under the following conditions, the engine restarts automatically.

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The i-stop OFF switch is pressed until the beep sounds.

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The air conditioner is operated with the airÀow mode dial in the

(Automatic air-conditioning)

position.

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

ON).

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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.

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(Automatic transaxle)

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The accelerator pedal is depressed with the selector lever in the D or M (not in

second gear ¿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 ¿xed

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mode) position.

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The steering wheel is operated with the selector lever in the D or M (not in second

gear ¿xed mode) position.

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

(Except European model)

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(Manual transaxle)

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With the shift lever in the neutral position, the driver's seat belt is unfastened and the

driver's door is opened.

(Automatic transaxle)

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With the selector lever in the N or P position, the driver's seat belt is unfastened and

the driver's door is opened.

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When Driving

Start/Stop Engine

NOTE

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 ¿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 ¿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.)

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(European model)

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If the selector lever is shifted from the D or M (not in second gear ¿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)

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If the selector lever is shifted from the D or M (not in second gear ¿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 veri¿ed. Consult an expert repairer,

we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.

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 4-93.

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When Driving

Start/Stop Engine

i-stop warning light (amber)

When the light is turned on

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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.

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The bonnet is opened.

(European model)

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The driver's seat belt is unfastened and the driver's door is opened.

(Except European model)

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(Manual transaxle)

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With the shift lever in a position other than neutral, the driver's seat belt is unfastened

and the driver's door is opened.

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(Automatic transaxle)

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With the selector lever in the D or M (not in second gear ¿xed mode) position, the

driver's seat belt is unfastened and the driver's door is opened.

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.

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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

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while the engine is running.

When the light is Àashing

The light continues to Àash if the system has a malfunction. Have your vehicle inspected at

an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.

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When Driving

Start/Stop Engine

i-stop indicator light (green)

When the light is turned on

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

restarted.

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(Except European model)

ꢀ

The light turns on when the engine idling stop conditions are met while the vehicle is

driven.

When the light is Àashing

ꢀ ꢀ

(Manual transaxle)

ꢀ

The light Àashes 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.

(SKYACTIV-G 1.3, SKYACTIV-G 1.5)

By depressing the clutch pedal or starting to release it, the engine restarts automatically

ꢀ

and the light turns off.

(SKYACTIV-D 1.5)

ꢀ

By depressing the clutch pedal, the engine restarts automatically and the light turns off.

(European model)

The light Àashes 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)

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The light Àashes if the vehicle is stopped but the brake pedal is not depressed with

suf¿cient force. Depress the brake pedal a little more strongly because the pedal force

may be insuf¿cient.

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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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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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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 con¿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:

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The selector lever is in the N position.

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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

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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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When Driving -> Start/Stop Engine for Your Mazda 2 SUV First Generation (2002-2007)

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