How to Turn Off Auto Start-Stop?
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To turn off the auto start-stop function, simply press the auto start-stop button (a circular arrow containing the letter A). The dashboard will display a system-off notification. To reactivate this function, press the button again. When auto start-stop is enabled, applying moderate pressure on the brake pedal will cause the engine to shut off. Releasing the brake will restart the engine, achieving fuel-saving objectives. The auto start-stop system automatically turns off the engine during temporary stops (e.g., at traffic lights) and restarts it when resuming motion. This system integrates an enhanced motor with idle start-stop capability into traditional engines, allowing complete engine shutdown during eligible idle-stop conditions. Upon driver demand for restart, the idle start-stop motor system instantly responds, enabling rapid engine reactivation for seamless transition, thereby reducing fuel consumption and exhaust emissions.
Every time I get in the car, the first thing I do is press that circled 'A' button, located near the steering wheel or on the center console AC panel. Honestly, this feature is particularly annoying in stop-and-go city traffic—the constant engine start-stop wears out both the battery and the starter. Once during heavy rain at a red light, the engine suddenly shut off, the water pump stopped, and the engine bay almost flooded, which scared me into never using it again. Some car models are designed more thoughtfully; for example, mine allows permanent deactivation in the vehicle settings via the center screen. But most cars require manual shutdown every time. Fun fact: the system automatically disables this function when the battery voltage drops below 12 volts, serving as a final safety net.
