How to Turn Off the Auto Start-Stop Function in the New BMW 5 Series?
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The method to turn off the auto start-stop function in the new BMW 5 Series is to simply press the auto start-stop button. The auto start-stop button is located in front of the gear lever, marked with a circle containing the letter 'A' and the word 'OFF' beside it. Mid-to-high-end models are equipped with both auto start-stop and auto hold functions, eliminating the need to press the brake pedal, thus reducing foot fatigue and improving the vehicle's fuel economy. The new BMW 5 Series is available in two versions: a fuel-powered version and a plug-in hybrid version, and offers two exterior packages: the M Sport package and the Luxury package. The car's dimensions are 4998mm in length, 1901mm in width, and 1559mm in height, with a wheelbase of 3070mm.
When driving the new BMW 5 Series, I noticed that the auto start-stop function defaults to on every time the car starts. Turning it off is actually quite simple. After getting in and starting the ignition, look down at the center console slightly below the middle, where there's a button with an 'A' symbol—usually grouped with the air conditioning buttons. Press it firmly, and the dashboard will display a 'Auto Start-Stop Deactivated' message. Although the steps aren't complicated, the hassle is that you have to repeat this process every time you restart the car, as the system doesn’t remember the last setting. I usually turn it off for daily city driving, especially during rush hour traffic jams, where frequent start-stop cycles can wear down the battery and reduce comfort. To permanently solve this memory issue, you’d need to visit a professional tuning shop to enable hidden programming.
