Mazda 2 2015, Owner'S Manual

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Some models.
4–12
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
i-stop
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The i-stop function automatically stops the engine when the vehicle is stopped at a traffi c
light or stuck in traffi c, 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.
Engine idle stopping and restarting
NOTE
The i-stop indicator light (green) turns on under the following conditions:
When engine idling is stopped.
(Except European model)
Engine idling stop conditions are met while the vehicle is being driven.
The i-stop indicator light (green) turns off when the engine is restarted.
Manual transaxle
1. Stop the vehicle by depressing the brake pedal and then the clutch pedal.
2. While depressing the clutch pedal, shift the shift lever to the neutral position. Engine
idling stops after the clutch pedal is released.
3. The engine restarts automatically when the clutch pedal is depressed.
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