How to Turn Off the Auto Start-Stop Feature in the Malibu XL?
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To turn off the auto start-stop feature in the Malibu XL, simply press the auto start-stop button. Precautions for using the auto start-stop feature 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 to restart; 5. Do not activate the auto start-stop system during low-speed parking or when using the air conditioning. Taking the 2021 Malibu XL as an example, it is a mid-size sedan with the following dimensions: length 4933mm, width 1854mm, height 1472mm, wheelbase 2829mm, fuel tank capacity 55L, and curb weight 1430kg.
I've been driving the Malibu XL for almost three years now, and I wasn't used to the auto start-stop function at first. It always startled me when the engine shut off at red lights. Turning it off is simple—there's a round button with an 'A' and arrow icon in the middle, located just to the left front of the gear shift. Press it once, and the dashboard will show 'Auto Start-Stop Disabled.' The instant reduction in vibrations feels amazing. However, you need to press it again every time you restart the car, so I've developed a habit of hitting the button right after starting the engine. On highways, it's fine to leave it on, but in city traffic, turning it off makes for a smoother ride—no frequent engine restarts, and no worries about weak AC after the engine shuts off at red lights.
