How to Turn Off the Auto Start-Stop Function on the Audi Q3?
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Audi Q3's auto start-stop system button is located on the center console. To manually turn the auto start-stop system on or off, the LED indicator in the button lights up when the system is turned off. It's important to note that if the system is turned off during the shutdown phase, the engine will automatically restart. Below is an introduction to the Audi Q3: 1. The Audi Q3 is an SUV based on the same PQ35 platform as the Volkswagen Tiguan, positioned below the Q7 and Q5 in the Audi model lineup. To distinguish it from Volkswagen models, the Audi Q3 has been tuned for more dynamic driving performance and features a luxurious and distinctive exterior. It will be equipped with adaptive dampers, similar to those found on the TT. 2. In terms of power, Audi will initially offer three four-cylinder engines for the Q3. The standard gasoline model is equipped with a 170-horsepower 2.0TFSI engine, while the top-tier Q3 model features the 211-horsepower 2.0TFSI engine from the Q5, achieving a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 6.9 seconds. The 2.0TDI diesel engine has a maximum power output of 140 horsepower.
Every time I drive my Audi Q3, I prefer to manually turn off the auto start-stop function because it keeps shutting off the engine when stopping and causes slight vibrations upon restarting, which is really annoying. The operation is simple: after starting the car, find the button near the gear lever on the center console with an 'A' with a slash or an engine icon, press it once, and the dashboard will display 'Start-stop disabled.' This only temporarily disables it; it automatically reactivates the next time you start the car, so you have to repeat the process each time. Why turn it off? During peak urban traffic or at red lights, the frequent restarts increase discomfort, and there's concern about battery life. Audi designed it so it can't be permanently disabled due to emissions regulations. If you occasionally forget to do it, the system defaults to on, but turning it off makes for a smoother drive with negligible fuel consumption differences. I recommend new drivers try it out more to find the mode that suits them best.
