Mazda mx5 Owner's Manual page 141

Automatic transmission
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 fi 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 fi 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 fi 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.
The engine is warmed up.
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, boot lid, and bonnet are closed.
The driver's seat belt is fastened.
(Manual Air-Conditioning)
The airfl ow mode dial of the air conditioner is in a position other than (
The airfl ow amount is other than the maximum airfl ow amount.
The airfl ow temperature and the set temperature of the air conditioner are nearly the
same.
(Fully Automatic Air-Conditioning)
The airfl ow mode dial of the air conditioner is in a position other than (
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 (amber) is not turned on/fl ashing.
The keyless entry & push button start system functions are normal.
The brake vacuum is suffi ciently high.
The steering wheel is not being operated.
(Manual transmission)
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.
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
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