Mazda MX-5 RF (2017 year). Manual — part 10

4–10

When Driving

Start/Stop Engine

If the engine cannot be started due to a
dead key battery, the engine can be started
using the following procedure:

1. Continue to depress the brake pedal

¿ rmly until the engine has completely
started.

2. (Manual transmission)

Continue to depress the clutch pedal
¿ rmly until the engine has completely
started.

3. Verify that the push button start

indication light (green)

À ashes.

4. Touch the push button start using the

backside of the key (as shown) while
the push button start indicator light
(green)

À ashes.

Transmitter

NOTE

When touching the push button start
using the backside of the key as shown
in the illustration, touch the push button
start with the lock switch side of the key
facing up.

5. Verify that the push button start

indicator light (green) turns on.

6. Press the push button start to start the

engine.

NOTE

The engine cannot be started unless

the clutch pedal is fully depressed
(manual transmission) or the brake
pedal is fully depressed (automatic
transmission).

If there is a malfunction with the

push button start function, the push
button start indicator light (amber)
À ashes. In this case, the engine may
start, however, have the vehicle
checked at an expert repairer, we
recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer as soon as possible.

If the push button start indicator light

(green) does not illuminate, perform
the operation from the beginning
again. If it does not illuminate,
have the vehicle checked at an
expert repairer, we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Repairer.

To switch the ignition position

without starting the engine, perform
the following operations after the
push button start indicator light
(green) turns on.

1. Release the clutch pedal (manual

transmission) or brake pedal
(automatic transmission).

2. Press the push button start to

switch the ignition position. The
ignition switches in the order of
ACC, ON, and off each time the
push button start is pressed. To
switch the ignition position again,
perform the operation from the
beginning.

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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 airÀ 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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When Driving

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 airÀ 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 airÀ 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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When Driving

Start/Stop Engine

i-stop OFF Switch

By pressing the switch until a beep
sounds, the i-stop function is turned off
and the i-stop warning light (amber) in the
instrument cluster turns on. By pressing
the switch again until the beep sounds, the
i-stop function becomes operational and
the i-stop warning light (amber) turns off.

NOTE

If the engine is stopped with the i-stop
function cancelled, the i-stop function
becomes operational when the engine is
started the next time.

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When Driving

Start/Stop Engine

Vehicle Roll Prevention Function (Automatic transmission)

Vehicles with the i-stop function are equipped with a vehicle roll prevention function. This
function prevents the vehicle from rolling, such as when releasing the brake pedal while on
a slope under the following conditions:

While engine idling is stopped (prevents the vehicle from rolling back)

When the engine restarts after releasing the brake pedal (prevents the vehicle's sudden

movement due to vehicle creep), sudden movement of the vehicle is prevented by
controlling the brakes or the automatic transmission.

Release foot from brake pedal

Vehicle brake force maintained

Engine restarted

Acceleration

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When Driving

Start/Stop Engine

WARNING

Do not rely completely on the vehicle roll prevention function.

The vehicle roll prevention function is a supplementary function which operates

for a maximum of four seconds after releasing the brake pedal and accelerating the
vehicle from an engine idling stop condition. Over reliance on the system may result
in an unexpected accident if the vehicle were to suddenly accelerate. Before starting
to drive the vehicle, always con

¿ rm the safety of the surroundings and operate the

selector lever, brake pedal, and accelerator pedal appropriately. Note that the vehicle
may move suddenly depending on the vehicle's load or if it is towing something.

Note that the vehicle may move suddenly after the vehicle roll prevention function is

released while the vehicle is under the following conditions:

The selector lever is in the N position.

If the selector lever is shifted to the N position and the brake pedal is released while

the i-stop function is operating, the brake force is gradually released. To accelerate
the vehicle, release the brake pedal after the engine restarts and shift the selector
lever to a position other than the N position.

NOTE

When the vehicle is stopped on a steep grade, the vehicle roll prevention function does

not operate because engine idling is not stopped.

The brake pedal response may change, sound may occur from the brakes, or the

brake pedal could vibrate from the operation of the vehicle roll prevention function.
However, this does not indicate a malfunction.

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When Driving

Instrument Cluster and Display

Meters and Gauges

Type A

Type B

Steering Switch

(With Multi-information Display)

(Without Multi-information Display)

Instrument Cluster

Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. page 4-25
Odometer, Trip Meter and Trip Meter Selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 4-25
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 4-26
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 4-27
Fuel Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 4-27
Instrument Panel Illumination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... page 4-28
Outside Temperature Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 4-29
Adjustable Speed Limiter Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 4-30
Cruise Control Set Vehicle Speed Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 4-30
Trip Computer and INFO Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. page 4-30
Multi-information Display and INFO Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... page 4-33

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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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