Mazda 2: 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.
- Stop the vehicle completely.
- (Manual transaxle)
Shift into neutral and set the parking
brake.
(Automatic transaxle) Shift the selector lever to the P position and set the parking brake.
- 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.
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.
- When the push button start is pressed
from ON to ACC or OFF, the KEY
indicator light (green) may fl ash for
approximately 30 seconds indicating
that the remaining battery power of
the key is low.
Replace with a new battery before the key becomes unusable.
Refer to Key Battery Replacement on page 6-41 .
- (Automatic transaxle) 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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i-stop
The i-stop function automatically stops the engine when the vehicle is
stopped at a traffi c
light or stuck in traffi c, and then restarts the engine automatically to resume
driving. The
system
Meters and Gauges
Speedometer
Odometer, Trip Meter and Trip Meter Selector
Tachometer
Fuel Gauge
Instrument panel Illumination
Outside Temperature Display
Cruise Control Set Vehicle Speed Display
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General Procedures
WARNING:
Always inspect the steering component carefully for any shock or impact
which may
have occurred during a collision or servicing operation. If a damaged part
or a part
suspected of being damaged is used, it could result in an unexpected
accident due to
the steering mechanism being
Personalisation Features
The following personalisation features can be set or changed by an Authorised
Mazda
Repairer. Consult an Authorised Mazda Repairer for details.
Additionally, some of the personalisation features can be changed by the
customer
depending on the feature.
Personalisation features which can b
