Mazda mazda3 2015 Owner's Manual page 168

When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
NOTE
If any one of the following operations is performed after the engine has been
automatically stopped (shift lever is in neutral position for vehicles with manual
transaxle), the engine will restart automatically even though the clutch pedal is not
depressed (manual transaxle) or the brake pedal is not released (automatic transaxle).
However, for safety reasons, if the shift lever is in a position other than neutral for
vehicles with manual transaxle, the engine will not restart automatically.
The i-stop OFF switch is pressed for several seconds.
(Dual-zone automatic air-conditioning)
The temperature setting dial of the air conditioning is set to maximum heating/
maximum cooling (A/C ON).
The windscreen defroster switch is on.
(Except European model)
The driver intends to get out of the vehicle (driver's seat belt is unfastened and any
door or the liftgate/boot lid is opened).
The brakes are released slightly on a slope and the vehicle begins to move.
(Automatic transaxle)
The accelerator pedal is depressed while the selector lever is in the D/M position
(not second gear fi xed mode).
The selector lever is shifted to the R position.
The selector lever is shifted from the N or P position to the D/M position (not second
gear fi xed mode).
The steering wheel is operated with the selector lever in the D/M position (not
second gear fi xed mode).
The selector lever is in the M position, second gear fi xed mode.
If any one of the following vehicle conditions occur after the engine has been
automatically stopped (shift lever is in neutral position for vehicles with manual
transaxle), the engine will restart automatically even though the clutch pedal is not
depressed (manual transaxle) or the brake pedal is not released (automatic transaxle).
However, for safety reasons, if the shift lever is in a position other than neutral for
vehicles with manual transaxle, the engine will not restart automatically.
(Dual-zone automatic air-conditioning)
There is a large difference between the cabin temperature and the temperature set for
the air-conditioning system.
Two minutes have elapsed since the i-stop function started operating.
The battery power is depleted.
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