Mazda 3 Owner's Manual page 163

i-stop indicator light (green)
When illuminated
This light illuminates while the i-stop function is operable or operating and the engine is
stopped automatically. The light turns off when the engine is restarted automatically.
When fl ashing
If any one of the following conditions occur, the light fl ashes twice per second as a safety
precaution to the driver.
(European model)
The light fl ashes when the driver's door is opened and turns off after it is closed.
(Manual transaxle)
The light fl ashes when the shift lever is shifted to a position other than neutral without
depressing the clutch pedal, and turns off after shifting the shift lever to the neutral
position.
(European model)
If any one of the following conditions occur, the light fl ashes once per second for a period
of about three seconds to notify the driver that the vehicle is about to restart automatically,
and then it turns off after the engine restarts.
(Dual-zone automatic air-conditioning)
The temperature setting dial for the air-conditioning system on the driver's side is set to
the maximum hot or cold position.
There is a large difference between the cabin temperature and the set temperature on the
air-conditioning system.
The windscreen defroster switch is on.
Two minutes have elapsed since the i-stop function started operating.
The battery power is depleted.
(Except European model)
This light fl ashes once per second if the brake pedal is not depressed with suffi cient force.
There may be instances when you may have not applied enough brake force. In this case,
depress the brake pedal a little more strongly.
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
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