Mazda mx5 Owner's Manual page 147

i-stop indicator light (green)
When the light is turned on
The light turns on while engine idling is stopped and turns off when the engine is
restarted.
(Except European model)
The light turns on when the engine idling stop conditions are met while the vehicle is
driven.
When the light is fl ashing
(Manual transmission)
The light fl ashes 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. By depressing
the clutch pedal, the engine restarts automatically and the light turns off.
(European model)
The light fl ashes 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 transmission)
The light fl ashes if the vehicle is stopped but the brake pedal is not depressed with
suffi cient force. Depress the brake pedal a little more strongly because the pedal force
may be insuffi cient.
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
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