How to Cancel the Auto Start-Stop Function on Malibu XL?
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To cancel the auto start-stop function on Malibu XL, follow these steps: 1. Start the car and long-press the auto start-stop switch; 2. Click the set button on the left multifunction steering wheel until you hear a beep; 3. Press the OK button on the right multifunction steering wheel. The auto start-stop function refers to a system that automatically turns off the engine when the vehicle comes to a temporary stop during driving and restarts it when you continue moving. Precautions for using the auto start-stop function include: 1. Quickly shift to P gear and release the brake when the engine stops; 2. Reduce current consumption; 3. Avoid repeatedly pressing the brake when the engine is off; 4. Wait for the engine speed to drop to zero before engaging the starter gear for restart; 5. Do not activate the auto start-stop system during low-speed parking or when using the air conditioning.
I've been driving the Malibu XL for two years, and it's always a hassle to manually turn off the auto start-stop every time I start the car. Here's a quick trick: right after ignition, press the button with a circled A on the center console—it's right below the AC knob. After pressing, the dashboard will show that the auto start-stop is disabled. You'll need to do this every time you drive because the system defaults to auto-on. If you forget to turn it off in heavy traffic and the engine shuts off at a red light when you brake hard, quickly press the button again to restart. Another workaround is to set the AC to the lowest temperature; the system may temporarily disable start-stop when it detects high power consumption, but this doesn’t always work. For a more permanent solution, consider getting an OBD auto start-stop disabler—it costs around a hundred bucks and plugs right in. I’ve been using one for half a year with no issues.
