Mazda 3 Owners Manual: i-ELOOP

On conventional vehicles, the kinetic energy that is generated when the vehicle is decelerated by applying the brakes or during engine braking ends up being discarded as heat. By utilizing this discarded kinetic energy to generate electricity and use it to power the vehicle's electrical devices and accessories such as the A/C and audio, fuel consumption can be reduced. Mazda's system for generating electricity from this kinetic energy is called the Regenerative Braking System (i-ELOOP).

A capacitor is incorporated as the device for storing the generated electricity, which can store and use large amounts of electricity instantly.

NOTE

• When installing high power consumption devices such high-output speakers, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
• A difference in the fuel economy may occur depending on use conditions such as with the A/C and headlights.
• If the capacitor is to be disposed of, always consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. For details, go to the following URL.

i-ELOOP Indicator Light/Control Status Display

The driver is notified of the i-ELOOP power generating status and the vehicle conditions by the i-ELOOP indicator light and the control status display.

i-ELOOP Indicator Light

Illuminated (vehicle without type B audio)

The light turns on during power generation.

Flashing

If the engine is started after the vehicle has not been driven for a long period of time, the i-ELOOP indicator light may flash.

Leave the engine idling and wait until the indicator light turns off.

NOTE

• The beep will sound if the vehicle is driven while the i-ELOOP indicator light is flashing. In addition, if you turn the steering wheel while the light is flashing, it will feel heavier than normal, but this does not indicate an abnormality. Stop the vehicle in a safe location with the engine running and do not attempt to turn the steering wheel.

  The steering operation will return to normal after the i-ELOOP indicator light stops flashing.

• (Vehicles with type B audio) A notification is displayed in the center display and the i-ELOOP indicator light flashes at the same time.

  Refer to Warning Message Indicated on Display on .

Control status display (vehicles with type B audio)

The i-ELOOP power generating status is displayed in the center display.

Refer to Control Status Display on .