What are the activation conditions for Volkswagen's start-stop system?

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Volkswagen's start-stop system activates after each ignition under the following conditions: engine coolant temperature is too low after a cold start, typically below 70°C; outside temperature is below 5°C, or cabin temperature is below 20°C when heating is on; battery charge is insufficient, usually below 60%; steering wheel angle exceeds 30 degrees; front seat belts are not fastened; parking on a slope. Conditions for deactivating Volkswagen's automatic start-stop system: The automatic start-stop system activates after each ignition when the above conditions are met, vehicle speed exceeds 3 km/h for approximately 4 seconds, without requiring driver intervention. However, the system must be manually deactivated in the following situations: during water fording; when driving on slopes (most vehicles are typically programmed to automatically disable it in this scenario); and during refueling, where the engine must be completely shut off with power disconnected.