ECO mode MAZDA MODEL CX-5 2013 Quick Guide (in English)

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When Driving
Engine stop Restart
Neutral position
(Manual transaxle)
Automatic transaxle
Automatic transaxle
For details, refer to Section 4, “Start/Stop Engine”.
Operation of i-stop Function
The i-stop (idling stop) function automatically stops the engine when the vehicle is
stopped at a traffic light or stuck in traffic after the engine has been warmed up
(SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5) or other times when the engine is not cold
(SKYACTIV-D 2.2), 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.
(Manual transaxle)
2. Depress the brake pedal and then the clutch pedal, and bring the vehicle to a
complete stop.
3. After bringing the vehicle to a stop, shift the lever to the neutral position while
depressing the clutch pedal. The engine automatically stops after the clutch
pedal is released. The i-stop indicator light (green) illuminates while the i-stop
function is operating.
4. To restart the engine, depress the clutch pedal (i-stop indicator light (green)
turns off). 1.(Except European model)
The i-stop indicator light (green) illuminates when the i-stop conditions
are met while the vehicle is being driven.
The i-stop indicator light (green) illuminates if the i-stop function conditions
are met again while driving (except European model).
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When Driving
For details, refer to Section 4, “Start/Stop Engine”.
i-stop OFF Switch
The i-stop function can be turned off by
pressing the switch until the beep sounds and
the i-stop warning light (amber) in the
instrument cluster illuminates.
The i-stop function can be turned back on by
pressing the switch again until the beep sounds
and the i-stop warning light (amber) turns off.
Operation of i-stop Function
(Automatic transaxle)
1.(Except European model)
The i-stop indicator light (green) illuminates when the i-stop conditions are met
while the vehicle is being driven.
2. The i-stop function operates when the brake pedal is depressed while driving
the vehicle (except for driving in reverse) and the vehicle is stopped. The
i-stop indicator light (green) also illuminates while the i-stop function is
operating.
3. When the brake pedal is released while the shift lever is in the D/M position (not
second gear fixed mode), the engine restarts automatically and the i-stop
indicator light (green) turns off. The i-stop indicator light (green) illuminates if
the i-stop function conditions are met again while driving (except European
model)
With the selector lever in the N or P position, the engine will not restart even if
the brake pedal is released. If the brake pedal is depressed again, the engine
will restart.
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