How to Turn Off the Auto Start-Stop Function in Camry?

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StLilliana
07/30/25 3:10am
Next to the fuel tank cap button, there is an auto start-stop system button marked with a circle and an 'A'. Pressing this button will turn off the function, but it cannot be permanently disabled as it reactivates every time the engine is started. 1. The engine auto start-stop technology automatically shuts off the engine when the vehicle comes to a temporary stop (e.g., at a red light). 2. When it's time to move forward again, the system automatically restarts the engine. The start-stop system operates by detecting when the vehicle stops due to traffic congestion or at intersections. The driver presses the brake pedal and shifts to neutral. At this point, the Start-Stop system automatically checks: the wheel speed sensors of the anti-lock system show zero; the electronic battery sensor indicates sufficient energy for the next start. Once these three conditions are met, the engine automatically stops. When the traffic light turns green, the driver presses the clutch (in manual transmission) or simply releases the brake (in automatic transmission), and the 'start-stop' system quickly restarts the engine. 3. In automatic transmission models, releasing the brake or turning the steering wheel immediately triggers the engine to restart, allowing the driver to accelerate from a standstill while remaining in D gear.
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