Mazda MX-5 Owner's Manual page 159

NOTE
Engine restarts automatically while engine idling is stopped
Under the following conditions, the engine restarts automatically.
The i-stop OFF switch is pressed until the beep sounds.
The ambient temperature is extremely high or low.
(Manual Air-Conditioning)
The air ow mode dial of the air conditioner is in the (
control dial is in a position other than 0.
The air ow amount is the maximum air ow amount.
(Fully Automatic Air-Conditioning)
The air ow mode dial of the air conditioner is in the (
The temperature setting dial of the air conditioner is in the maximum heating or
maximum cooling (A/C ON) position.
The cabin temperature differs greatly from the set temperature of the air conditioner.
The brakes are released slightly on a slope and the vehicle begins to move.
Two minutes have elapsed since the idling was stopped.
The battery power is depleted.
(Automatic transmission)
The accelerator pedal is depressed with the selector lever in the D or M (not in
second gear xed mode) position.
The selector lever is shifted to the R position.
The selector lever is shifted from N or P position to D or M (not in second gear xed
mode) position.
The steering wheel is operated with the selector lever in the D or M (not in second
gear xed mode) position.
The selector lever is in the M position and the second gear xed mode is selected.
(Retractable fastback model)
The retractable fastback switch is operated.
(Except European model)
(Manual transmission)
With the shift lever in the neutral position, the driver's seat belt is unfastened and the
driver's door is opened.
(Automatic transmission)
With the selector lever in the N or P position, the driver's seat belt is unfastened and
the driver's door is opened.
Start/Stop Engine
) position and the fan
) position.
When Driving
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