ECO mode MAZDA MODEL MX-5 RF 2017 (in English) Owner's Manual

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When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
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 airÀ ow mode dial of the air conditioner is in the ( ) position and the fan
control dial is in a position other than 0.
 


 The airÀ ow amount is the maximum airÀ ow amount. 

(Fully Automatic Air-Conditioning)



 The airÀ ow mode dial of the air conditioner is in the ( ) position.



 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.
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When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
NOTE
Selector lever is operated while engine idling is stopped (automatic transmission)
If the selector lever is shifted from D or M (not in second gear ¿ xed mode) position to
N or P position while engine idling is stopped, the engine does not restart even when the
brake pedal is released. The engine will restart if the brake pedal is depressed again or the
selector lever is shifted to the D, M (not in second gear ¿ xed mode), or R position. (For
the purposes of safety, always keep the brake pedal depressed when shifting the selector
lever while engine idling is stopped.)
 
(European model) If the selector lever is shifted from the D or M (not in second gear ¿ xed mode) position
to the N or P position, and the driver's seat belt is unfastened and the driver's door is
opened, the engine does not restart. Start the engine using the normal method.
 (Except European model) If the selector lever is shifted from the D or M (not in second gear ¿ xed mode) to the
N or P position, and the driver's seat belt is unfastened and the driver's door is opened,
the engine restarts.
Battery terminals are disconnected
Engine idling may not stop right after the battery terminals are disconnected. In addition,
if the battery is replaced, the i-stop functions must be veri¿ ed. Consult an expert repairer,
we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
i-stop Warning Light (Amber)/i-stop Indicator Light (Green)
To ensure safe and comfortable use of the vehicle, the i-stop system constantly monitors the
driver's operations, the vehicle's interior and exterior environment, and the operational status
of the vehicle, and uses the i-stop warning light (amber) and i-stop indicator light (green) to
inform the driver of various cautions and warnings.
NOTE
On vehicles equipped with the centre display, the i-stop operation status is displayed in the
fuel monitor control status display.
Refer to Control Status Display on page 4-94 .
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When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
i-stop warning light (amber)
When the light is turned on
 




 The light turns on when the ignition is switched ON and turns off when the engine is
started.
 


 The light turns on when the i-stop OFF switch is pressed and the system is turned off.



 The light turns on if the following operations are performed while engine idling is
stopped. In such cases, the engine does not restart automatically to ensure safety. Start the
engine using the normal method.
 

 
 The bonnet is opened.


 
(European model)
 The driver's seat belt is unfastened and the driver's door is opened.


 
(Except European model)



 
(Manual transmission)
 With the shift lever in a position other than neutral, the driver's seat belt is unfastened
and the driver's door is opened.
 

 
(Automatic transmission)
 With the selector lever in the D or M (not in second gear ¿ xed mode) position, the
driver's seat belt is unfastened and the driver's door is opened.
NOTE
A problem in the system may be indicated under the following conditions. Have your
vehicle inspected at an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
 
 The light does not turn on when the ignition is switched ON. 
 The light continues to remain on even though the i-stop OFF switch has been pressed
while the engine is running.
When the light is À ashing
The light continues to À ash if the system has a malfunction. Have your vehicle inspected at
an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
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When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
i-stop indicator light (green)
When the light is turned on
 




 The light turns on while engine idling is stopped and turns off when the engine is
restarted.
 


(Except European model)
 The light turns on when the engine idling stop conditions are met while the vehicle is
driven.
When the light is À ashing






(Manual transmission)
 The light À ashes when the shift lever is shifted to a position other than the neutral while
engine idling is stopped to notify the driver that engine idling is stopped.
  By depressing the clutch pedal, the engine restarts automatically and the light turns off.



(European model)



 
 The light À ashes when the driver's door is opened while engine idling is stopped to
notify the driver that engine idling is stopped. It turns off when the driver's door is
closed.
 

 
 If the engine is restarted due to low battery voltage while the engine idling is stopped,
the i-stop indicator light (green) in the instrument cluster À ashes for about 3 seconds.
However, when the engine is restarted automatically after operating the retractable
fastback switch, the i-stop indicator light (green) in the instrument cluster does not À ash.




(Except European model)



 
(Automatic transmission)
 The light À ashes if the vehicle is stopped but the brake pedal is not depressed with
suf¿ cient force. Depress the brake pedal a little more strongly because the pedal force
may be insuf¿ cient.
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When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
Speedometer
The speedometer indicates the speed of the
vehicle.
Odometer, Trip Meter and Trip
Meter Selector (Without Multi-
information Display)
The display mode can be changed from
odometer to trip meter A to trip meter B
and then back to odometer by pressing the
selector while one of them is displayed.
The selected mode will be displayed.
Press the selector Press the selector
Press the selector Odometer
Trip meter A
Trip meter B
Selector
NOTE
When the ignition is switched to ACC
or off, the odometer or trip meters
cannot be displayed, however, pressing
the selector can inadvertently switch
the trip meters or reset them during an
approximate ten-minute period in the
following cases:
 
 After the ignition is switched to off
from ON.
  After the driver's door is opened.
Odometer
The odometer records the total distance
the vehicle has been driven.
Trip meter
The trip meter can record the total distance
of two trips. One is recorded in trip meter
A, and the other is recorded in trip meter
B.
For instance, trip meter A can record the
distance from the point of origin, and
trip meter B can record the distance from
where the fuel tank is ¿ lled.
When trip meter A is selected, pressing
the selector again within one second will
change to trip meter B mode.
When trip meter A is selected, TRIP A
will be displayed. When trip meter B is
selected, TRIP B will be displayed.
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When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
*Some models.
NOTE
  When the illumination dimmer is
cancelled, the instrument cluster
cannot be dimmed even if the
position lights are turned on.
  When the illumination dimmer is
cancelled, the screen in the centre
display switches to constant display
of the daytime screen.
Outside Temperature Display
(Without Multi-information
Display)
When the ignition is switched ON, the
outside temperature is displayed.
NOTE
Under the following conditions, the
outside temperature display may differ
from the actual outside temperature
depending on the surroundings and
vehicle conditions:
 


 Signi¿ cantly cold or hot
temperatures.
 


 Sudden changes in outside
temperature.
 


 The vehicle is parked.



 The vehicle is driven at low speeds.
Changing the Temperature Unit of the
Outside Temperature Display (Vehicles
with Type B/C)
The outside temperature unit can be
switched between Celsius and Fahrenheit.
Settings can be changed by operating the
centre display screen.
Refer to Personalisation Features on page
9-10 .
NOTE
When the temperature unit indicated
in the outside temperature display is
changed, the temperature unit indicated
in the engine coolant gauge display
changes in conjunction with it.
Outside Temperature Warning
*
When the outside temperature is low, the
indicationÀ ashes and a beep sound is
heard to warn the driver of the possibility
of icy roads.
If the outside temperature is lower than
about 4 °C (39 °F), the outside temperature
display and the
mark À ashes for about
ten seconds and a beep sound is heard
once.
NOTE
If the outside temperature is lower than
-20 °C (-4 °F), the beep sound does not
operate. However, the
mark
illuminates.
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When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
*Some models.
Adjustable Speed Limiter Display
(Without Multi-information
Display)
*
The setting status of the adjustable speed
limiter is displayed.
Cruise Control Set Vehicle Speed
Display (Without Multi-
information Display)
*
The vehicle speed preset using the cruise
control is displayed.
(European model)
(Except European model)
Trip Computer and INFO Switch
(Without Multi-information
Display)
The following information can be selected
by pressing the INFO switch with the
ignition switched ON.
 


 Approximate distance you can travel on
the available fuel
 


 Average fuel economy



 Current fuel economy



 Average vehicle speed



 Vehicle speed alarm *
If you have any problems with your trip
computer, consult an expert repairer, we
recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
Distance-to-empty mode
This mode displays the approximate
distance you can travel on the remaining
fuel based on the fuel economy.
The distance-to-empty will be calculated
and displayed every second.
(European model)
(Except European model)
NOTE
  Even though the distance-to-empty
display may indicate a suf¿ cient
amount of remaining driving distance
before refuelling is required, refuel
as soon as possible if the fuel level
is very low or the low fuel warning
light illuminates.
  The display may not change unless
you add more than approximately 9 L
(2.3 US gal, 1.9 Imp gal) of fuel.
  The distance-to-empty is the
approximate remaining distance
the vehicle can be driven until all
the graduation marks in the fuel
gauge (indicating the remaining fuel
supply) disappear.
  If there is no past fuel economy
information such as after ¿ rst
purchasing your vehicle or the
information is deleted when the
battery leads are disconnected, the
actual distance-to empty/range may
differ from the amount indicated.
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When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
*Some models.
Average fuel economy mode
This mode displays the average fuel
economy by calculating the total fuel
consumption and the total travelled
distance since purchasing the vehicle, re-
connecting the battery after disconnection,
or resetting the data. The average fuel
economy is calculated and displayed every
minute.
(European model)
(Except European model)
To clear the data being displayed, press the
INFO switch for more than 1.5 seconds.
After pressing the INFO switch, - - - L/100
km (- - - mpg) will be displayed for about
1 minute before the fuel economy is
recalculated and displayed.
Current fuel economy mode
This mode displays the current fuel
economy by calculating the amount of fuel
consumption and the distance travelled.
Current fuel economy will be calculated
and displayed every 2 seconds.
(European model)
(Except European model)
When you've slowed to about 5 km/h (3
mph), - - - L/100 km (- - - mpg) will be
displayed.
Average vehicle speed mode
This mode displays the average vehicle
speed by calculating the distance and the
time travelled since connecting the battery
or resetting the data.
Average vehicle speed will be calculated
and displayed every 10 seconds.
(European model)
(Except European model)
To clear the data being displayed, press the
INFO switch for more than 1.5 seconds.
After pressing the INFO switch, - - - km/h
(- - - mph) will be displayed for about
1 minute before the vehicle speed is
recalculated and displayed.
Vehicle speed alarm mode
*
In this mode, the current setting for the
vehicle speed alarm is displayed. You can
change the vehicle speed setting at which
the warning is triggered.
NOTE
The vehicle speed alarm display is
activated at the same time the beep
sound is heard. The set vehicle speed
À ashes several times.
The vehicle speed alarm can be set using
the INFO switch.
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When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
*Some models.
Multi-information Display and INFO Switch *
INFO switch Multi-information Display
The multi-information display indicates the following information.
 


 Odometer



 Trip meter



 Engine coolant temperature gauge



 Fuel gauge



 Outside temperature



 Distance-to-empty



 Average fuel economy



 Current fuel economy



 Maintenance Monitor



 Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) Display



 Cruise Control Display



 Adjustable Speed Limiter Display



 Compass Display



 Vehicle Speed Alarm



 Roof Operation Display



 Warning message
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When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
Odometer, Trip Meter and Trip
Meter Selector
The odometer is constantly displayed on
the screen when the ignition is switched
ON, and the TRIP A or TRIP B screen
can be displayed by operating the INFO
switch.
Press the INFO switchINFO switch
Trip meter A,
Odometer
Trip meter B,
Odometer
Odometer
The odometer records the total distance
the vehicle has been driven.
Trip meter
The driving distance for a speci¿ ed
interval is indicated. Two types (TRIP
A, TRIP B) of interval distance and the
average fuel economy for each can be
measured.
For instance, trip meter A can record the
distance from the point of origin, and
trip meter B can record the distance from
where the fuel tank is ¿ lled.
When trip meter A is selected, TRIP A
will be displayed. When trip meter B is
selected, TRIP B will be displayed.
The trip meter and average fuel economy
can be reset by pressing the INFO switch
for 1.5 second or more while in each
mode.
NOTE
  Only the trip meters record tenths of
kilometres (miles).
  The trip record will be erased when:




 The power supply is interrupted
(blown fuse or the battery is
disconnected).
 


 The vehicle is driven over 1999
km (mile).
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