How to Turn Off the Auto Start-Stop in XT5?

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DeGrant
07/24/25 10:28pm
Method to turn off the auto start-stop in XT5: The owner can directly press the auto start-stop button, and the dashboard will indicate that the system is turned off. If you want to use this function again, simply press the button to turn it back on. After disabling this function, the battery will last longer. The XT5 is a midsize SUV under the Cadillac brand. The dimensions of this vehicle are 4813 mm in length, 1903 mm in width, and 1682 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2857 mm. In terms of power, the Cadillac XT5 is equipped with a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine across all models, delivering a maximum power of 174 kW and a maximum torque of 350 N·m. This engine features TRIPOWER variable valve management technology and direct fuel injection, and it utilizes an aluminum alloy cylinder head and block.
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MaliaLynn
08/10/25 3:02pm
I find the auto start-stop function of the Cadillac XT5 quite useful to turn off, especially in traffic jams to avoid frequent engine starts and vibrations. The method is simple: right after starting the car, look for a button on the center console, usually labeled 'A OFF' or with a circle and a slash icon. Press it, and when the indicator light comes on, it's turned off. However, it automatically resets to the on state every time you restart the engine, so you have to press it again. Some people want to permanently disable it, but the XT5 doesn’t have this setting—it can only be done by reprogramming the system at a dealership. Personally, I don’t think it’s worth the hassle, as it might affect the warranty. For daily use, while the start-stop feature saves fuel, it puts a lot of strain on the battery. In city driving, it’s more comfortable to temporarily turn it off. My advice is to just get used to it and not overcomplicate things.
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