How to Turn Off the Engine Auto Start-Stop?
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Engine auto start-stop can be turned off by following these steps: 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. When auto start-stop is activated, pressing the brake pedal slightly harder will shut off the engine, and releasing the brake will restart the engine, thereby saving fuel. Below are some drawbacks 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 equipped with auto start-stop systems use reinforced starters and batteries, in practice, their failure rates are higher than those in regular vehicles without this system. 2. Poor user experience: Different models from various brands have different designs for the auto start-stop system. Some models have suboptimal start-stop logic, with inaccurate timing for activation, and sometimes the system fails to engage during prolonged stops. 3. Increased fuel consumption in traffic jams: If stuck in heavy traffic, the engine may remain off for extended periods, causing the combustion chamber temperature to drop. Unburned hydrocarbons and paraffin can form carbon deposits on the cylinder walls. Poor fuel quality can worsen this issue. Carbon deposits lead to higher fuel consumption and reduced engine power, counteracting the fuel-saving purpose of the auto start-stop feature and potentially increasing fuel consumption instead.
