Mazda 3 Quick Manual page 8

Operation of i-stop Function
The i-stop function automatically stops the engine when the vehicle is stopped at a
traffic light or stuck in traffic, 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.
NOTE
• The i-stop indicator light (green) turns on under the following conditions:
• When engine idling is stopped.
• (Except European model)
Engine idling stop conditions are met while the vehicle is being driven.
• 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 1.5, SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5)
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, SKYACTIV-D 2.2)
The engine restarts automatically when the clutch pedal is depressed.
When Driving
For details, refer to Section 4, "Start/Stop Engine".
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