Can the Auto Start-Stop Function in Cars Be Turned Off?
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Methods to turn off the auto start-stop function in cars: 1. Press the brake pedal while the vehicle is in normal driving mode. 2. The auto start-stop system will activate, and the indicator light on the dashboard will illuminate. 3. Press the "off" button of the auto start-stop system. 4. The dashboard will display that the auto start-stop has been turned off. Additional information: 1. The engine auto start-stop system automatically shuts off the engine when the vehicle comes to a temporary stop (e.g., at a red light) and restarts it when it's time to move again. To turn off the auto start-stop, simply locate its switch, usually marked with a capital letter "A" surrounded by an arrow ring. 2. Pressing the button will deactivate the auto start-stop, and vice versa. Keep in mind that most cars have the auto start-stop function enabled by default, so if you want it to remain off, remember to turn it off every time before driving.
Every time before driving, I have to manually turn off the auto start-stop, which is quite annoying. My car has a dedicated start-stop button on the left side of the steering wheel, just press it to turn it off. But some models hide it deep, like my friend's Volkswagen, which requires navigating through three levels of menus in the infotainment system. The most troublesome are some Japanese cars, where the dealership says you need to use a diagnostic computer to reprogram it for permanent deactivation. Actually, temporarily turning it off isn't that hard; manually turning it back on when waiting at a red light for more than 60 seconds can save more fuel. Next time during maintenance, I plan to ask the technician to check if the function can be completely disabled, as frequent starts do make the engine sound unpleasant.
