Can the Engine Start-Stop Function Be Permanently Disabled?

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The engine start-stop function cannot be permanently disabled; it must be manually turned off each time the car is started. Engine start-stop technology automatically shuts off the engine when the vehicle comes to a temporary stop (such as at a red light) and restarts it when it's time to move forward again. The system operates by detecting when the vehicle stops due to traffic or at an intersection, the driver presses the brake pedal to stop and shifts to neutral. At this point, the start-stop system automatically checks: the engine is idling and not in gear; the wheel speed sensors of the anti-lock system show zero; and the electronic battery sensor indicates there is enough energy for the next start. When these three conditions are met, the engine automatically stops turning.