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.
CAUTION
High-current electricity fl ows through the following areas, therefore
do not touch them.
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NOTE
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 steering operation will return to normal after the i-ELOOP indicator light stops flashing.
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 .
Applicable Bluetooth ® specification
(Recommended)
Ver. 1.1/1.2/2.0 EDR/2.1 EDR/3.0
(conformity)
Response profile
A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution
Profile) Ver. 1.0/1.2
AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control
Profile) Ver. 1.0/1.3/1.4
A2DP is a profile which transmits only
audio to the Bluetooth ® unit. If your
Bluetooth ® audio device c ...
Trunk Lid Stay Damper Disposal
NOTE:
The gas in the trunk lid stay damper is colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
1. Wear protective eye wear.
2. Lay the trunk lid stay damper flat.
3. Hacksaw 2—3 mm {0.08—0.11 in} into the trunk lid stay damper
using a hacksaw, and allow the gas to escape from the trunk li ...
PID/Data Monitor Inspection [Bcm]
1. Connect the M-MDS (IDS) to the DLC-2.
2. After the vehicle is identified, select the following items from the initialization
screen of the IDS.
a. Select “DataLogger”.
b. Select “Modules”.
c. Select “BCM/GEM”.
3. Select the applicable PID from the PID table.
4. Verify the PID da ...