How to Turn Off the Engine Auto Start-Stop?
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Methods to turn off the auto start-stop are as follows: 1. Press the auto start-stop button directly (a circular arrow containing the letter A), and the dashboard will indicate that the system is turned off. 2. If you want to use this function again, press the button to turn it back on. 3. After turning on the auto start-stop, pressing the brake pedal slightly harder will turn off the engine, and pressing the brake again will start the engine, thereby saving fuel. The following are the disadvantages of auto start-stop: 1. Higher maintenance costs for the battery and starter: Frequent engine starts and stops can damage related components, such as the starter and battery. Although vehicles with auto start-stop systems use enhanced starters and batteries, in actual use, their failure rates are higher than those of ordinary vehicles without auto start-stop systems. 2. Poor user experience: Different models from various brands have different designs for the auto start-stop system. Some models have poor start-stop logic, with inaccurate intervention timing. Sometimes, the system does not activate even during prolonged stops. 3. More fuel consumption in traffic jams: In severe traffic jams, if the engine stops for a long time, the combustion chamber temperature drops, and unburned hydrocarbons and paraffin can form carbon deposits on the cylinder walls. If the fuel quality is poor, the situation can worsen. Carbon deposits increase fuel consumption and reduce power. The auto start-stop function, designed to reduce fuel consumption, may instead increase it.
I've been driving for over a decade and have encountered many people who find auto start-stop systems troublesome. The method to turn it off is actually quite simple. There's usually a button on the center console with a circular arrow around the letter A, or directly labeled "A OFF". Press it, and when a yellow indicator light appears on the dashboard, it means the system is deactivated. Remember to turn it off every time you start the car, as this feature is enabled by default. I recommend disabling it during traffic jams, as frequent start-stop cycles can significantly damage the battery. Some premium models even allow you to disable auto start-stop through the vehicle's infotainment system, though it may require navigating to a submenu. If you can't locate the button, consulting the vehicle's manual is your best bet.
