Turn off engine auto stop/start

stimshady · Post by **stimshady** » Thu Apr 13, 2023 5:45 pm

Is it possible to turn the engine auto start/stop feature OFF on the Macan?

But, OFF as in keep it off, so next time you start it's still OFF...?

Nuclear Nick · Post by **Nuclear Nick** » Thu Apr 13, 2023 5:51 pm

No, sadly. It’s another Eurocrat diktat that must be obeyed!

andreas · Post by **andreas** » Thu Apr 13, 2023 6:01 pm

You have to turn it off every time you start the car. However, I don't find the stop/start in the Macan to be annoying. My old diesel Freelander has it, and restarting is a serious clunky noise, whereas the Macan's restart is almost imperceptible.

Tracky · Post by **Tracky** » Thu Apr 13, 2023 6:01 pm

You’ll be putting straight in to sport mode anyway so don’t worry!

stimshady · Post by **stimshady** » Thu Apr 13, 2023 6:02 pm

Urgh. That's very annoying. It's borderline dangerous in the Tiguan - doesnt seem to always want to start if it's straight after a stop. Will get into the habit of turning it off everytime I start it.

stimshady · Post by **stimshady** » Thu Apr 13, 2023 6:03 pm

Tracky wrote: ↑Thu Apr 13, 2023 6:01 pm You’ll be putting straight in to sport mode anyway so don’t worry!

bennachie · Post by **bennachie** » Thu Apr 13, 2023 6:33 pm

It can be done via PWIS but finding someone to do it is the issue. US people get it switched off.................

Madelvic · Post by **Madelvic** » Thu Apr 13, 2023 7:21 pm

Just spoken with one expert in the UK who has done it, so it can be done

crockers · Post by **crockers** » Thu Apr 13, 2023 7:36 pm

As Tacky said use Sports mode. It’s automatically cancelled.

stimshady · Post by **stimshady** » Fri Apr 14, 2023 9:29 am

crockers wrote: ↑Thu Apr 13, 2023 7:36 pm As Tacky said use Sports mode. It’s automatically cancelled.

This is the best bit of knowledge. And correct, it will be in Sports mode. Cheers.

Turn off engine auto stop/start

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