Mazda CX-8, Quick Manual

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i-stop
*
The i-stop function automatically stops the
engine when the vehicle is stopped at a
traffic light or stuck in traffic, 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.

The i-stop indicator light (green) turns
off when the engine is restarted.
(AUTOHOLD operation turned off)
1. Engine idling stops when the brake
pedal is depressed while the vehicle is
driven (except for driving in the R or
M position second gear fixed mode)
and the vehicle is stopped.
2. The engine restarts automatically when
the brake pedal is released with the
selector lever in the D or M position
(not in second gear fixed mode).
3. If the selector lever is in the N or P
position, the engine does not restart
when the brake pedal is released. The
engine restarts when the brake pedal is
depressed again or the selector lever is
shifted to the D, M (not in second gear
fixed mode) or the R position. (For the
purposes of safety, always keep the
brake pedal depressed when shifting
the selector lever while engine idling is
stopped.)
(AUTOHOLD operation turned on)
1. When the brake pedal is depressed
while the vehicle is being driven
(except for driving in the R or M
position second gear fixed mode) and
the vehicle is brought to a stop, the
i-stop function will operate and it
continues to operate even if the brake
is released.
2. The engine restarts automatically when
the accelerator pedal is depressed with
the selector lever in the D/M position
(not in second gear fixed mode).
3. If the selector lever is in the N or P
position, the engine does not restart
when the brake pedal is released. The
engine restarts when the brake pedal is
depressed again or the selector lever is
shifted to the D, M (not in second gear
fixed mode) or the R position. (For the
purposes of safety, always keep the
brake pedal depressed when shifting
the selector lever while engine idling is
stopped.)
Operation conditions
When the system is operable
Under the following conditions, the i-stop
indicator light (green) turns on and engine
idling stops.
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
*Some models.
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