How to disable the engine shut-off when opening door function on Audi A6?
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Audi A6's method to disable the engine shut-off when opening door function is that the driver can turn off this function via a button on the center console with an 'a' inside a circle. Relevant information is as follows: 1. Introduction: The engine won't shut off when opening the door if the seat belt is plugged in, because the system interprets this as a temporary door opening when the seat belt is inserted, indicating you're still in the vehicle. However, opening the door without the seat belt fastened is understood by the system as you leaving the vehicle, hence the automatic engine shut-off. 2. Issue: Regarding the engine shut-off when opening door problem with Rongji igniters, many people confuse the concepts of engine shut-off when opening door and power cut when opening door. Vehicles produced after approximately September 2012 may experience complete engine shut-off when opening door, which is equivalent to steering wheel lock. In this case, whether the auto start-stop is turned on or off makes no difference.
I think canceling this auto start-stop function is quite simple, just set it up in the car yourself. On the Audi A6, find the central control screen near the steering wheel, tap the car icon to enter the settings menu, then look for the start-stop system option and click disable—that’s it. I tried it last time, took less than two minutes, and the operation was smooth. The menu design is quite intuitive, even beginners can figure it out. The start-stop system was originally designed to save fuel and reduce emissions, which is quite eco-friendly, but the frequent engine shut-off when opening the door can be annoying, especially when getting in and out of the car—it feels troublesome. After disabling it myself, there haven’t been any major issues, just a slightly higher fuel consumption, so just check it during regular maintenance. Remember, the system is on by default, so if you want to turn it off completely, you have to manually adjust it once, unless it’s a special model.
