I-Stop - Mazda 3 Owner's Manual

The i-stop (idling stop) function automatically stops the engine when the vehicle is stopped
at a traffi c light or stuck in traffi c after the engine has been warmed up (SKYACTIV-G 1.5 ,
SKYACTIV-G 2.0) or other times when the engine is not cold (SKYACTIV-D 2.2), 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.
The driver is notifi ed of a system malfunction or the operation conditions by the i-stop
warning light (amber), i-stop indicator light (green), i-stop warning beep, and control status
display.
Engine stop and restart functions
(Manual transaxle)
1. (Except European model)
The i-stop indicator light (green) illuminates when the i-stop conditions are met while the
vehicle is being driven.
2. Depress the brake pedal and then the clutch pedal, and bring the vehicle to a complete
stop.
3. After bringing the vehicle to a stop, shift the lever to the neutral position while
depressing the clutch pedal. The engine automatically stops after the clutch pedal is
released. The i-stop indicator light (green) also illuminates while the i-stop function is
operating.
4. To restart the engine, depress the clutch pedal (i-stop indicator light (green) turns off).
The i-stop indicator light (green) illuminates if the i-stop function conditions are met
again while driving (except European model).
Engine stop
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i-stop

Restart
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
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Some models.
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