How to Turn Off the Auto Start-Stop in Camry?
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To turn off the auto start-stop in Camry, locate the auto start-stop system button next to the fuel filler cap button, marked with a circle and an 'A'. Press it to deactivate. Note that the auto start-stop in Camry can be turned off, but not permanently disabled—it reactivates every time the vehicle is started. The auto start-stop system automatically shuts off the engine when the vehicle comes to a temporary stop (e.g., at a red light) and restarts it when it's time to move again. In terms of design, the Camry features a large trapezoidal grille with horizontal bars, a streamlined body with a lower waistline, an extended roofline for increased rear headroom, and a rear design with dual quad-tailpipe styling.
As a city commuter who drives to work daily, I find the auto start-stop feature on my Camry particularly annoying in stop-and-go traffic. Turning it off is simple: after starting the car, just press the button with an 'A' inside a circular icon located on the left side of the dashboard or near the steering wheel. This temporarily deactivates it, but you’ll need to repeat this step every time you restart the car. I always keep it off because the engine shutting off and restarting at red lights causes uncomfortable vibrations, and the AC briefly stops, making it unbearably hot. While it theoretically saves some fuel, the actual benefit is minimal, and it puts extra strain on the battery, accelerating wear. Disabling start-stop in congested areas makes driving smoother and helps me stay more focused. Once, when my car was new, I forgot to turn it off and had a slow start, nearly causing an accident—now I make it a habit to press that button first thing for safety. Overall, while the feature is well-intentioned, it doesn’t suit our driving conditions, so I manually disable it.
