How to Turn Off the Engine Start-Stop Function in the Excelle?
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The method to turn off the engine start-stop function in the Excelle: The start-stop function switch is located next to the ignition switch or on the center console panel. After the engine starts, the automatic start-stop system will be activated, and it can be manually deactivated by pressing the button. The engine automatic start-stop system automatically shuts off the engine when the vehicle comes to a temporary stop (such as at a red light) and automatically restarts the engine when it's time to move forward again. The Excelle is a five-door coupe under the Buick brand. In terms of body dimensions, it measures 4671mm in length, 1815mm in width, and 1478mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2685mm.
I've been driving the Excelle for several years, and the start-stop function is particularly annoying in traffic jams, always making the car shake and affecting the driving mood. Turning it off is super simple: right after you start the car, immediately look for a button on the left side of the center console, usually a small one with an engine icon or labeled 'A off'. Press it once, and if the button light comes on or the dashboard shows the start-stop deactivation symbol, it means it's done. I always habitually turn it off because frequent start-stops at traffic lights in the city hardly save any fuel, and instead, it makes the car sluggish and uncomfortable when starting. Keeping it on for long periods can also put a strain on the starter battery, and if the battery ages, the start-stop function might even fail. Developing the habit of turning it off every time you start the car makes driving much smoother.
