How to Permanently Disable the Auto Start-Stop Function in Mazda?

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VanStephanie
07/29/25 4:30pm
The method to permanently disable the auto start-stop function in Mazda is: Press and hold the i-stop button for more than 2 seconds to toggle the function on or off. The i-stop button is located on the lower left panel of the steering wheel. When i-stop is disabled, the dashboard will display the i-stop indicator in orange. Taking the 2015 Mazda6 as an example, it is a mid-size car with body dimensions of 4670mm in length, 1780mm in width, and 1435mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2675mm. The 2015 Mazda6 is equipped with a 2.0L inline 4-cylinder naturally aspirated engine, delivering a maximum horsepower of 147PS, a maximum torque of 183Nm, and a maximum power of 108kW, paired with a 6-speed manual transmission.
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