What does the flashing yellow i-stop light mean?
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istop yellow light flashing indicates that the auto start-stop system is turned off, meaning the auto start-stop system cannot function normally at this time. The use of the auto start-stop system is subject to certain conditions, such as insufficient battery power, too high or too low temperature, wheels in a turning state when parking, too steep a slope, or not wearing a seatbelt, etc. The auto start-stop system is a system that automatically shuts off the engine when the vehicle comes to a temporary stop during driving and automatically restarts the engine when it is time to move forward again. When the car stops due to traffic congestion or at an intersection, the driver steps on the brake pedal and shifts to neutral, the engine will automatically stop turning. When it is time to start, the driver only needs to step on the clutch or accelerator pedal to directly start the engine.
The flashing ISTOP yellow light is typically an indication of the start-stop system in Mazda vehicles. When you notice the yellow light flashing on the dashboard while driving, it usually means the system has detected that certain conditions are not being met. Common scenarios include low battery voltage (especially with older batteries that have been in use for two or three years), the air conditioning being set too high which prioritizes cooling over the start-stop function, or the engine coolant temperature being insufficient right after a cold start. Once, when I encountered this issue, I pulled over, turned off the engine for five minutes, and upon restarting, the yellow light went off. If this happens frequently, it's essential to check the battery's health. Don't ignore it, or the start-stop function might fail when you actually need it. As a preventive measure, remember to turn off the air conditioning and seat heaters before exiting the vehicle to reduce the likelihood of this issue occurring.
