How to Turn Off the Auto Start-Stop Feature in the T-Roc?
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The methods for the T-Roc's auto start-stop feature are as follows: 1. Automatic transmission vehicles: Once the car is started, the auto start-stop system is in normal working condition. When encountering a red light or stopping for other reasons, press the brake pedal, and the engine will automatically shut off after approximately two seconds. To restart, simply release the brake and press the accelerator, or gently turn the steering wheel, at which point the engine will restart. 2. Manual transmission vehicles: Unless the auto start-stop button is turned off, the system is also enabled by default. When stopping, shift to neutral, engage the handbrake, and release the clutch. Upon detecting these three actions, the system will automatically shut off the engine. When the clutch is pressed again, the engine will automatically restart.
The first thing I do every time I get in the car is to turn off that auto start-stop! The T-Roc has a button with a circled 'A' near the gear shift on the center console—it lights up yellow when activated. After starting the engine, while the dashboard lights are still on, just press the button once to turn it off (indicator turns gray). However, the system defaults to enabling it every startup, so you’ll need to make a habit of switching it off. Once during heavy rain and flooding, this feature nearly caused engine water ingestion—since then, I’ve insisted on keeping it disabled. I only turn it on during highway cruising to save some fuel. Remember, it may malfunction when the battery is low, so it’s best to check the battery status regularly.
Does the dashboard prompt for auto start-stop bother you? There's a button with an 'A' and an arrow next to the gear shift—that's the switch. I'm used to pressing it right after starting the engine; when the indicator light goes off, it means it's successfully turned off. Honestly, this feature is quite annoying: in traffic jams, the engine repeatedly starting and stopping easily leads to carbon buildup, and turning on the AC makes the air blow hot. It does save fuel on long highway drives, but I keep it off 90% of the time. Just remember not to press it before the car comes to a complete stop, or it'll trigger an error message.
