Where is the Auto Start-Stop Button Located on the Panamera?
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The Panamera's auto start-stop is located at the one-touch start position. Engine Auto Start-Stop: Engine auto start-stop is a system that automatically shuts off the engine when the vehicle comes to a temporary stop (e.g., at a red light) during driving. When it's time to move forward again, the system automatically restarts the engine. Auto Start-Stop Precautions: If the vehicle is driving on a steep slope, it is advisable to avoid using the auto start-stop function. Although the auto start-stop duration is brief, the engine's start-stop on a slope may lead to insufficient brake assistance. Additionally, during extremely hot weather when the air conditioning is running at full capacity, it's best to turn off the auto start-stop function.
When I drove my friend's Panamera before, I specifically studied the auto start-stop function. The button is located in the area to the left of the gear lever on the center console—it's a round button with an 'A' on it, and you can feel a clear feedback when pressing it. Once activated, the engine automatically shuts off at red lights and restarts the moment you release the brake. At first, the motion might feel a bit abrupt. However, the system disables itself when the battery is low, and it's also recommended to manually turn it off when driving through waterlogged areas on rainy days to avoid water entering the engine. While it does save some fuel, the frequent start-stop cycles can really affect the driving experience, so I’ve made it a habit to turn it off as soon as I get in the car.
The auto start-stop switch in the Panamera is ergonomically designed, conveniently located on the center console within natural reach of the driver's right hand, right next to the electronic gear lever - it's the round button marked with an 'A'. This feature activates by default every time the vehicle starts, but it's recommended to manually turn it off during prolonged traffic jams to avoid the noticeable vibration from repeated engine restarts. The instrument cluster displays the start-stop status indicator: a green 'A' when active, and a gray 'A' with a slash when deactivated. A handy tip: switching to Sport mode automatically disables the start-stop function, so if you want to temporarily turn it off without pressing the button, simply rotate the driving mode selector.
Locating the auto start-stop button is quite straightforward. Once seated in the driver's seat, first look around the gear shift area - the round button marked with an 'A' on the front left is the one. When I first got the car, it took me some time to find it too, but later I noticed newer models all place it in this location, while older versions position it on the left-side dashboard panel near the steering wheel. After pressing the button to deactivate the system, the engine won't automatically shut off at red lights, though the feature reactivates with each vehicle restart. This design primarily serves environmental and fuel-saving purposes. However, personally I'm not fond of the vibration sensation during start-stop cycles, so I've developed the habit of turning it off immediately after getting in the car.
