How to use Mazda i-stop?
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Use the i-Stop-OFF button located on the lower left panel of the steering wheel. Press and hold this button for more than 2 seconds to toggle the function on or off. When i-Stop is enabled, the dashboard will display i-Stop in green. When disabled, it will show i-Stop in orange.
Having driven for several years, I frequently use Mazda's i-stop feature, which is quite handy in practice. Every time I start the car, the system is enabled by default. When you stop at a red light or in traffic by pressing the brake, the engine automatically shuts off once the speed drops to zero, saving fuel while keeping things quiet. Releasing the brake or lightly pressing the accelerator restarts it almost instantly with no noticeable delay. New drivers might be amazed at how seamless it feels. However, it temporarily deactivates on highways or steep slopes to prevent safety risks. To turn it off, just press the i-stop button on the center console. Overall, it saves around seven or eight yuan in fuel per day in city driving while also helping air quality by reducing emissions. Don’t forget regular battery maintenance, or the system may stop working.