I recently bought a Mazda 2 but the way i-stop function behaves, I feel it's not working properly. While stopping at a signal, if I engage the brake into neutral, the engine seems to stop (engaging i-stops). However, after 15-20 secs, even if there's no contact with steering wheel or brake, the engine automatically starts. And, it does the same time every time - irrespective of the duration of driving time, battery consumption, running of air conditioning etc. Wondering if other owners of Mazda 2 (mine is a gasoline run 2017 model) experience the same. Thanks.   

I always turn it off before using my Mazda 2. Hate the feature. 

 

Have you contacted the service center? 

I too hate the feature... 

 

You mentioned that irrespective of the duration of driving.... running of air-con.

 

Does this mean it occurs when the Air-Con is turned off (not in use) ????  The Engine in my car used to turn on when the AC Compressor kicked in (stop-start function engaged at lights etc). 

 

Could it be a battery issue ?

Keep foot on the brake?

 

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The system keeps the engine ready to ignite, so when you lift your foot off the brakes the engine restarts almost instantly and you’re ready to go.

Could also be to power the AC as has been mentioned.

 

Read the manual?

 

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The other thing to remember is that i-stop only works when you’ve applied the brake and you’re holding it down.

The steering wheel needs to be reasonably straight, if you turn the wheel significantly when pulling up i-stop wont cut the engine out.

Also, if you got the air conditioning on maximum settings i-stop wont work. It also won’t work if you’re on an incline, if you’re in reverse, if the doors are open or if the driver’s seat belt is unfastened.

 

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