automatic transmission MAZDA MODEL MX-5 RF 2017 (in English) User Guide
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When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
Emergency Operation for Starting
the Engine
If the KEY warning light (red) illuminates,
or the push button start indicator light
(amber) À ashes, this could indicate that
the engine may not start using the usual
starting method. Have your vehicle
inspected at an expert repairer, we
recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer
as soon as possible. If this occurs, the
engine can be force-started. Press and hold
the push button start until the engine starts.
Other procedures necessary for starting
the engine such as having the key in the
cabin, and depressing the clutch pedal
(manual transmission) or the brake pedal
(automatic transmission) are required.
Turning the Engine Off
WARNING
Do not stop the engine while the
vehicle is moving:
Stopping the engine while the vehicle is
moving for any reason other than in an
emergency is dangerous. Stopping the
engine while the vehicle is moving will
result in reduced braking ability due to
the loss of power braking, which could
cause an accident and serious injury.
1. Stop the vehicle completely.
2. (Manual transmission)
Shift into neutral and set the parking
brake.
(Automatic transmission)
Shift the selector lever to the P position
and set the parking brake.
3. Press the push button start to turn off
the engine. The ignition position is off.
CAUTION
When leaving the vehicle, make sure the
push button start is off.
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When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
NOTE
The cooling fan in the engine
compartment could turn on for a few
minutes after the ignition is switched
from ON to OFF, whether or not the
A/C is on or off, to cool the engine
compartment quickly.
If the system detects that the
remaining battery power of the key
is low when the ignition is switched
from ON to ACC or OFF, the
following is indicated.
Replace with a new battery before
the key becomes unusable.
Refer to Key Battery Replacement on
page 6-31 .
(Vehicle equipped with Type A
instrument cluster)
A message is indicated in the display
of the instrument cluster.
(Vehicle equipped with Type B
instrument cluster)
The KEY indicator light (green)
À ashes for approximately 30 seconds.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on
page 4-42 .
(Automatic transmission) If the engine is turned off while the
selector lever is in a position other
than P, the ignition switches to ACC.
Emergency Engine Stop
Continuously pressing the push button
start or quickly pressing it any number of
times while the engine is running or the
vehicle is being driven will turn the engine
off immediately. The ignition switches to
ACC.
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When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
*Some models.
i-stop *
The i-stop function automatically stops the engine when the vehicle is stopped at a traf ¿ c
light or stuck in traf ¿ 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 transmission
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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When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
Automatic transmission
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 ¿ xed 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 ¿ xed 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 ¿ xed 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, engine idling stops and the i-stop indicator light (green)
turns on.
The engine is warmed up.
The engine has been started and the vehicle is driven for a certain period.
The engine is started with the bonnet closed.
The battery is in good condition.
All doors, boot lid, and bonnet are closed.
The driver's seat belt is fastened.
(Manual Air-Conditioning)
The air À ow mode dial of the air conditioner is in a position other than ( ).
The air À ow amount is other than the maximum air À ow amount.
(Fully Automatic Air-Conditioning)
The air À ow mode dial of the air conditioner is in a position other than ( ).
The temperature setting dial of the air conditioner is in a position other than maximum
heating or maximum cooling (A/C ON) position.
The vehicle's interior temperature and the set temperature for the air conditioner are
nearly the same.
The i-stop warning light (amber) is not turned on/ À ashing.
The keyless entry & push button start system functions are normal.
The brake vacuum is suf ¿ ciently high.
The steering wheel is not being operated.
(Manual transmission)
The vehicle speed is 3 km/h (1.8 mph) or less.
The shift lever is in the neutral position.
The clutch pedal is not depressed.
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Start/Stop Engine
(Automatic transmission)
The vehicle is stopped.
The selector lever is in the D or M position (not in second gear ¿ xed mode).
The automatic transmission À uid has warmed up suf ¿ ciently.
The automatic transmission À uid temperature is not abnormally high.
The steering wheel is almost in the straight-ahead position (idling may not stop even
with the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position if force is applied to the steering
wheel. Release the force applied to the steering wheel to stop engine idling).
The vehicle is stopped by depressing the brake pedal.
Emergency braking is not applied.
When the system is not operable
Engine idling does not stop in the following conditions:
The vehicle is stopped but the engine is kept idling.
(Manual Air-Conditioning)
The air À ow mode dial of the air conditioner is in the ( ) position and the fan control
dial is in a position other than 0.
The air À ow amount is the maximum air À ow amount.
(Fully Automatic Air-Conditioning)
The air À 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.
There is a large difference between the cabin temperature and the set temperature of the
air conditioner.
The ambient temperature is extremely high or low.
The atmospheric pressure is low (when driving at high altitudes).
(Automatic transmission)
The vehicle is stopped on a steep incline.
The steering wheel is not in the straight-ahead position while the vehicle is stopped.
(Retractable fastback model)
The retractable fastback is operating
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When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
NOTE
Under the following conditions, a period of time is required to stop engine idling
The battery power is depleted for some reasons such as the vehicle has not been driven
for a long period.
The ambient temperature is high or low.
After the battery terminals are disconnected for some reasons such as for battery
replacement.
Engine does not restart
If the following operations are performed while the idling is stopped, the engine will not
restart for safety reasons. In such cases, 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), the driver's
seat belt is unfastened and the driver's door is opened.
Engine-stop period is short or time until next engine idle stop is long
The ambient temperature is high or low.
The battery power is depleted.
Power consumption by the vehicle's electrical parts is high.
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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 air À ow mode dial of the air conditioner is in the ( ) position and the fan
control dial is in a position other than 0.
The air À ow amount is the maximum air À ow amount.
(Fully Automatic Air-Conditioning)
The air À 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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