2014-2018 Mazda 3 4 Door When Driving -> i-ELOOP User Manual
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When Driving -> i-ELOOP for Your Mazda 3 4 Door Third Generation (2014-2018)

When Driving  
i-ELOOP  
i-ELOOP*  
On conventional vehicles, the kinetic energy that is generated when the vehicle is  
decelerated by applying the brakes or during engine braking ends up being discarded as  
heat. By utilizing this discarded kinetic energy to generate electricity and use it to power the  
vehicle's electrical devices and accessories such as the A/C and audio, fuel consumption can  
be reduced. Mazda's system for generating electricity from this kinetic energy is called the  
Regenerative Braking System (i-ELOOP).  
Kinetic energy  
Electrical  
Accelerator OFF  
Battery  
Energy  
regeneration  
Charge  
Power  
Electric components  
Engine Components  
Engine  
Variable  
Voltage  
alternator  
DC-DC converter  
Vehicle Systems:  
Air-conditioning  
Audio  
Capacitor  
Head-lights, etc  
Tire  
Battery  
Accelerator ON  
Power  
Electric components  
Engine Components  
Engine  
DC-DC converter  
Variable  
Voltage  
alternator  
Vehicle Systems:  
Air-conditioning  
Audio  
Capacitor  
Head-lights, etc  
Tire  
*Some models.  
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When Driving  
i-ELOOP  
A capacitor is incorporated as the device for storing the generated electricity, which can  
store and use large amounts of electricity instantly.  
Variable  
Voltage  
alternator  
DC-DC Converter  
Capacitor  
CAUTION  
High-current electricity ꢀows through the following areas, therefore do not touch them.  
ꢀ¾ꢀ  
Variable Voltage alternator  
ꢀ¾ꢀ  
DC-DC converter  
ꢀ¾ꢀ  
Capacitor  
NOTE  
ꢀyꢀWhen installing high power consumption devices such high-output speakers, consult an  
Authorized Mazda Dealer.  
ꢀyꢀA difference in the fuel economy may occur depending on use conditions such as with the  
A/C and headlights.  
ꢀyꢀIf the capacitor is to be disposed of, always consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. For  
details, go to the following URL.  
ꢀ http://www.mazda.com/csr/environment/recycling  
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When Driving  
i-ELOOP  
NOTE  
i-ELOOP Indicator Light/Control  
Status Display  
ꢀyꢀThe beep will sound if the vehicle is  
driven while the i-ELOOP indicator  
light is flashing. In addition, if you  
turn the steering wheel while the light  
is flashing, it will feel heavier than  
normal, but this does not indicate an  
abnormality. Stop the vehicle in a safe  
location with the engine running and do  
not attempt to turn the steering wheel.  
The steering operation will return to  
normal after the i-ELOOP indicator  
light stops flashing.  
The driver is notified of the i-ELOOP  
power generating status and the vehicle  
conditions by the i-ELOOP indicator light  
and the control status display.  
i-ELOOP Indicator Light  
ꢀyꢀ(Vehicles with type B audio)  
ꢀ A notification is displayed in the center  
display and the i-ELOOP indicator light  
flashes at the same time.  
ꢀ Refer to Warning Message Indicated on  
Display on page 7-33.  
Illuminated (vehicle without type B  
audio)  
The light turns on during power  
generation.  
Flashing  
Control status display (vehicles with  
type B audio)  
If the engine is started after the vehicle has  
not been driven for a long period of time,  
the i-ELOOP indicator light may flash.  
Leave the engine idling and wait until the  
indicator light turns off.  
The i-ELOOP power generating status is  
displayed in the center display.  
Refer to Control Status Display on page  
4-86.  
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