Where is the Auto Start-Stop Switch for the Buick GL8?
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The auto start-stop switch for the Buick GL8 is located on the lower right side of the center console gear lever. The switch features a touch-sensitive button, and the method to turn it off is simply by touching the button location. The Buick GL8 is a 5-door, 7-seater MPV with body dimensions of 5238mm in length, 1878mm in width, 1776mm in height, and a wheelbase of 3088mm. It is equipped with a 2.0T turbocharged engine, delivering a maximum power of 174 kW and a maximum torque of 350 Nm. The vehicle adopts a front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout, with a MacPherson strut independent suspension at the front and a torsion beam non-independent suspension at the rear.
I remember spending quite some time looking for the auto start-stop switch after buying my Buick GL8. It's located near the gear lever on the center console, slightly to the left – a round button with the letter A and an arrow icon. Pressing it will display a start-stop deactivation prompt on the instrument cluster. This feature is enabled by default and needs to be manually turned off after each ignition. I always disable it when driving in the city because the engine vibration during frequent restarts is uncomfortable, especially in stop-and-go traffic jams. I've heard that long-term use of this function puts significant strain on the battery, and battery replacements are particularly expensive. If you can't find the button, try checking the physical button area below the central display – newer models might have it hidden near the climate control panel. I recommend familiarizing yourself with its location for safer blind operation while driving.
