Mazda 2 (2017 year). Instruction — part 15

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i-ELOOP

*Some models.

i-ELOOP

*

i-ELOOP is a regenerative braking system. When you depress the brake pedal or use
engine braking, the kinetic energy that occurs is converted to electrical energy by the power
generator and the converted electrical energy is stored in the rechargeable battery (capacitor
and battery). The stored electricity is used as power to charge the battery and the vehicle's
electrical devices.

A variable voltage alternator is incorporated in the power generator which converts

the kinetic energy to electricity and can generate electricity ef

¿ ciently according to the

vehicle conditions.

A capacitor is used to store large amounts of electricity instantly which can be utilized

quickly.

A DC-DC converter is incorporated which steps down the stored electricity to voltage

useable by the vehicle's electrical devices.

Vehicle electric
devices

Vehicle electric
devices

Accelerator OFF

Accelerator ON

Energy
regeneration

Charge

Battery

Battery

Power

Power

Engine

Variable
voltage
alternator

Variable
voltage
alternator

Engine

Tyre

Tyre

Capacitor

Capacitor

DC-DC converter

DC-DC converter

Kinetic energy
Electrical power

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i-ELOOP

Variable
voltage
alternator

Capacitor

DC-DC converter

CAUTION

High-current electricity

À ows through the following parts, therefore do not touch them.

Variable voltage alternator

DC-DC converter

Capacitor

NOTE

A difference in the fuel economy may occur depending on how the vehicle's electrical

devices are used.

If the capacitor is to be disposed of, always consult an expert repairer, we recommend

an Authorised Mazda Repairer.

For details, go to the following URL.

http://www.mazda.com/csr/environment/recycling

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i-ELOOP

i-ELOOP Indicator Light/Control

Status Display

The driver is noti

¿ ed of the i-ELOOP

power generating status and the vehicle
conditions by the i-ELOOP indicator light
(green) and the control status display.

i-ELOOP indicator light (green) (vehicle
without type B audio)

The light turns on during power
generation.

Control status display (vehicles with
type B audio)

The i-ELOOP power generating status is
displayed in the centre display.
Refer to Control Status Display on page
4-95 .

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Fuel Economy Monitor

*Some models.

Fuel Economy Monitor

*

For vehicles with type B audio, the Control Status, Fuel Consumption, and Effectiveness

*1

are switched and displayed by operating each icon in the display.
In addition, after completing a trip, the total energy ef

¿ ciency to date is displayed in the

ending display when the ending display is turned on.

1. Select the

icon on the home screen to display the applications screen.

2. Select the “Fuel Economy Monitor”.
3. Operate the commander switch or touch the screen and display the menu.

NOTE

When the menu is displayed by touching the screen, the display is hidden automatically
after 6 seconds.

4. Select the icon in the menu and perform the operation. Each icon operates as follows:

Indication on display

Control status

Hides the menu display.

Displays the application screen.

Switches the Fuel Economy Monitor in the order of

Control Status, Fuel Consumption, and
Effectiveness

*1

.

Resets the fuel economy data.

Displays the following setting screen.

Ending display on/off switching

On/off switching for function which synchronizes
reset fuel economy data to trip meter (Trip A)

*1 With i-stop function.

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Fuel Economy Monitor

Fuel Consumption Display

Information regarding the fuel economy is displayed.

Indication on display

Control status

Displays the fuel economy for the past 60 minutes.

Displays the fuel economy every minute for the
past 1 to 10 minutes.

Displays the fuel economy every 10 minutes for
the past 10 to 60 minutes.

Displays the average fuel economy over the past 5

resets and after the current reset.

Calculates the average fuel economy every minute

after vehicle travel begins, and displays it.

NOTE

The fuel economy data can be reset by doing the following operation:

Press the reset switch from the menu screen.

When the function which synchronizes the fuel economy monitor and the trip meter

is on, reset trip A of the trip meter.

Delete the average fuel economy information displayed in the trip computer.

After resetting the fuel economy data, “-- -” is displayed while the average fuel

economy is calculated.

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Fuel Economy Monitor

Control Status Display

The i-stop operation status and the i-ELOOP power generating status are displayed.

Indication on display

Control status

With i-ELOOP system

Displays the level of electricity generated by

regenerative braking.

Displays the amount of the electricity stored in the

rechargeable battery.

With i-ELOOP system

Displays the status of the electricity stored in the

rechargeable battery and being supplied to the
electrical devices (whole vehicle in display is
illuminated simultaneously).

Displays the accumulated fuel economy.

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Fuel Economy Monitor

Indication on display

Control status

With i-ELOOP system

Without i-ELOOP system

Displays the readiness status as to whether operation

of the i-stop function is available.

Displays the operation readiness status of the i-stop

function on the vehicle side (engine, battery, and
A/C) using icon colouring. The blue colour indicates
that the i-stop function is ready to operate, and the
grey colour indicates that it is not ready for
operation.

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Fuel Economy Monitor

Indication on display

Control status

With i-ELOOP system

Without i-ELOOP system

Displays the i-stop function status while the vehicle

is stopped.

Indicates the operations required by the driver to

operate the i-stop function while it is not operating.

Displays the current amount of time that the i-stop

function has been operating and the accumulated
amount of time that it has been operating.

The i-stop function operation status is indicated by

the colour of the engine area. The colour is blue
during i-stop function operation, and grey when it is
not operating.

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Fuel Economy Monitor

Effectiveness Display

The actual performance of the energy ef

¿ ciency is displayed.

Indication on display

Control status

The leaf graphic grows according to the amount of

CO 2 emissions reduced by the system effects. The
cumulative total amount of leaf growth is indicated
in terms of the number of tree graphics.

Displays the total driving distance which could be

extended by the operation of the i-stop function.

Displays the percentage of time that the vehicle was

stopped by the i-stop function operation out of the
total amount of time that the vehicle was stopped.

Displays the amount of time that the i-stop function

has operated.

Displays the total amount of time that the vehicle

was stopped.

Ending Screen Display

If the ending display on the fuel economy monitor is on when the ignition is switched from
ON to OFF, the actual energy ef

¿ ciency (with i-stop function) or the information regarding

the fuel economy (without i-stop function) is displayed.

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Drive Selection

*Some models.

Drive Selection

*

Drive selection is a system to switch the vehicle's drive mode. When the sport mode is
selected, vehicle's response against accelerator operation is enhanced. Use the sport mode
when higher vehicle response is required such as merging onto expressway or accelerating
to overtake.

CAUTION

Do not use the sport mode when driving on slippery roads such as wet or snow-covered
roads. It may cause tyre slipping.

NOTE

When the sport mode is selected, driving at higher engine speeds increases and it may

increase fuel consumption. Mazda recommends to cancel the sport mode on normal
driving.

Drive mode cannot be switched in the following conditions:

ABS/TCS/DSC is operating

Steering wheel is being operated abruptly

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Drive Selection

Drive Selection Switch

Press the drive selection switch forward
(“

”) to select the sport mode.

Pull the drive selection switch back
(“

”) to cancel the sport mode.

NOTE

When the ignition is switched off, the

sport mode is cancelled.

Depending on the driving conditions

when sport mode is selected, the
vehicle may perform shift-down or
slightly accelerate.

Select Mode Indicator Light

When the sport mode is selected, the
select mode indicator light turns on in the
instrument cluster.

NOTE

If the drive selection cannot be switched
to sport mode, the select mode indicator
light

À ashes to notify the driver.

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Power Steering

Power Steering

Power steering is only operable when

the engine is running. If the engine is
off or if the power steering system is
inoperable, you can still steer, but it
requires more physical effort.

If the steering feels stiffer than usual

during normal driving or the steering
vibrates, consult an expert repairer,
we recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer.

The warning light noti

¿ es the driver

of system abnormalities and operation
conditions.

In addition, the buzzer may also activate

depending on the system abnormality or
operation condition.

Refer to Warning Lights on page

4-38 .

Refer to Power Steering Warning Buzzer

on page 7-53 .

CAUTION

Never hold the steering wheel to the
extreme left or right for more than
5 seconds with the engine running.
This could damage the power steering
system.

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i-ACTIVSENSE

*Some models.

i-ACTIVSENSE

*

i-ACTIVSENSE is a collective term covering a series of advanced safety and driver support
systems which make use of a Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) and radar sensors. These
systems consist of active safety and pre-crash safety systems.
These systems are designed to assist the driver in safer driving by reducing the load on the
driver and helping to avert collisions or reduce their severity. However, because each system
has its limitations, always drive carefully and do not rely solely on the systems.

Active Safety Technology

Active Safety Technology supports safer driving by helping the driver to recognise potential
hazards and avert accidents.

Driver awareness support systems

Nighttime visibility

Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-108
High Beam Control System (HBC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 4-105

Left/right side and rear side detection

Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 4-111
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 4-117

Inter-vehicle distance recognition

Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-124

Driver fatigue detection

Driver Attention Alert (DAA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 4-127

Rear obstruction detection when leaving a parking space

Rear Cross Traf

¿ c Alert (RCTA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 4-130

Driver support systems

Inter-vehicle distance

Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-135

Speed control

Adjustable Speed Limiter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-148

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i-ACTIVSENSE

Pre-Crash Safety Technology

Pre-crash safety technology is designed to assist the driver in averting collisions or reduce
their severity in situations where they cannot be avoided.

Collision damage reduction in low vehicle speed range

Forward driving

Smart City Brake Support [Forward] (SCBS F) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 4-155

Reverse driving

Smart City Brake Support [Reverse] (SCBS R) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 4-161

Collision damage reduction in medium/high speed range

Smart Brake Support (SBS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 4-167

Camera and Sensors

Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)

The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) detects lane indications and recognises headlights, tail
lights and city lights during nighttime driving. The following systems also use the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC).

High Beam Control System (HBC)

Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH)

Driver Attention Alert (DAA)

Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)

Smart Brake Support (SBS)

The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is installed at the top of the windscreen near the
rearview mirror.
Refer to Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) on page 4-170 .

Radar sensor (front)

The radar sensor (front) functions by detecting the radio waves re

À ected off a vehicle ahead

sent from the radar sensor. The following systems also use the radar sensor (front).

Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS)

Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)

Smart Brake Support (SBS)

The radar sensor (front) is mounted behind the radiator grille.
Refer to Radar Sensor (Front) on page 4-176 .

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i-ACTIVSENSE

Laser sensor (front)

The laser sensor (front) emits a near-infrared laser beam and receives the beam re

À ected

off the re

À ective surface of a vehicle in front, and the detected beam is then used for

measurement. The following systems also use the laser sensor (front).

Smart City Brake Support [Forward] (SCBS F)

Smart Brake Support (SBS)

The laser sensor (front) is installed at the top of the windscreen near the rearview mirror.
Refer to Laser Sensor (Front) on page 4-179 .

Radar sensors (rear)

The radar sensors (rear) function by detecting the radio waves re

À ected off a vehicle

approaching from the rear or an obstruction sent from the radar sensors. The following
systems also use the radar sensors (rear).

Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)

Rear Cross Traf

¿ c Alert (RCTA)

The radar sensors (rear) are installed inside the rear bumper, one each on the left and right
sides.
Refer to Radar Sensors (Rear) on page 4-181 .

Ultrasonic sensors (rear)

The ultrasonic sensors (rear) function by detecting the ultrasonic waves re

À ected off

obstructions at the rear sent from the ultrasonic sensors. The following systems also use the
ultrasonic sensors (rear).

Smart City Brake Support [Reverse] (SCBS R)

The ultrasonic sensors (rear) are mounted in the rear bumper.
Refer to Ultrasonic Sensors (Rear) on page 4-183 .

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i-ACTIVSENSE

*Some models.

High Beam Control System (HBC)

*

The High Beam Control System (HBC) determines the conditions in front of the vehicle
using the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) while driving in darkness to automatically switch
the headlights between high and low beams.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page 4-38 .
While driving the vehicle at a speed of about 30 km/h (19 mph) or more, the headlights are
switched to high beams when there are no vehicles ahead or approaching in the opposite
direction.
The system switches the headlights to low beams when one of the following occurs:

The system detects a vehicle or the headlights/lights of a vehicle approaching in the

opposite direction.

The vehicle is driven on roads lined with streetlamps or on roads in well-lit cities and

towns.

The vehicle is driven at less than about 20 km/h (12 mph).

Forward Sensing
Camera (FSC)

The recognition distance of the
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
varies according to the
surrounding conditions.

The warning light

À ashes when the system has a malfunction.

Refer to Warning Lights on page 4-38 .

CAUTION

Do not adjust the vehicle height, modify the headlight units, or remove the camera,

otherwise the system will not operate normally.

Do not rely excessively on the High Beam Control System (HBC) and drive the

vehicle while paying suf

¿ cient attention to safety. Switch the headlights between the

high beams and low beams manually if necessary.