Ignition Switch
Starting the Engine
Turning the Engine Off
i-stop (Some Models)
When DrivingStart/Stop Enginei-stop (Some Models)

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.

 

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 (Search).

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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 fixed mode) position, the driver's seat belt is unfastened and the driver's door is opened.

 

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.

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When the light is flashing

The light continues to flash if the system has a malfunction. Have your vehicle inspected at an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.

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 flashing

  • (Manual transmission)

    The light flashes 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 flashes 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 flashes 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 flash.

  • (Except European model)

    • (Automatic transmission)

      The light flashes if the vehicle is stopped but the brake pedal is not depressed with sufficient force. Depress the brake pedal a little more strongly because the pedal force may be insufficient.