How to turn off the 'auto engine off' feature

[Ceramic]

Is it possible to disable this marketing feature? When I stop at the lights I don't want my ZB to turn the engine off, each time this happens it equates to the fuel consumption of 10mins idling and I stop at a fair amount of lights

 

[mpower]

drive it into a creek, pretty sure these are "features" that can't be over ridden.

 

[Derekthetree]

each time this happens it equates to the fuel consumption of 10mins idling

Are you sure of this, modern start stops have beefy starter motors. Its not the same as manually doing it in older cars.

Most cars have a button which stops it, but generally only that trip, looks for a button with an A in a circular arrow. I'm not sure many cars have an option to disable it permanently though.

 

[Ceramic]

Are you sure of this, modern start stops have beefy starter motors. Its not the same as manually doing it in older cars.

Most cars have a button which stops it, but generally only that trip, looks for a button with an A in a circular arrow. I'm not sure many cars have an option to disable it permanently though.

Thanks, I have gone through the computer and no mention of it... perhaps you cant disable it.

I got the info from this guy about fuel:

 

[UTE042_NZ]

When I want to learn how to use or disable features on a new vehicle I read the owner's manual supplied with it, rather than watch a video by a self-proclaimed B. S. TECH.

 

[mpower]

Thanks, I have gone through the computer and no mention of it... perhaps you cant disable it.

I got the info from this guy about fuel:

he's a muppet don't listen to half of what he says.

 

[Ceramic]

When I want to learn how to use or disable features on a new vehicle I read the owner's manual supplied with it, rather than watch a video by a self-proclaimed B. S. TECH.

Thats a great idea and thanks for those kind words.

Page 246 of the manual indicates that there is a button with an "A" near the traction control option

All sorted!

 

[Derekthetree]

Thanks, I have gone through the computer and no mention of it... perhaps you cant disable it.

I got the info from this guy about fuel:

I watched the first 2mins before I got annoyed..

As I said, the starter motor system has been beefed up to take account of the workload it has. John T's 30 year old car will be very different.
He is right that it doesn't actually save much fuel, a lot of the benefit is reduced emissions in built up areas.
The first diesel with stop start I drove was horrendous, they are much better now.

The real benefit comes with mild hybrids where the engine cuts out below 20kph say, and regens on the braking. This can bring appreciable economy benefits by avoiding the initial pull away on ICE. My previous car was a PHEV which took it one step further again. Averaged 42MPG (6.7l/100km) in a 280bhp 2.0 turbo petrol. Still averaged 38MPG with (expensive) electric costs included

re. the buttons a quick look on car sales pics shows a likely looking button in front of the gear lever, in the shadow next to the parallel park button?

 

[Ceramic]

I watched the first 2mins before I got annoyed..

As I said, the starter motor system has been beefed up to take account of the workload it has. John T's 30 year old car will be very different.
He is right that it doesn't actually save much fuel, a lot of the benefit is reduced emissions in built up areas.
The first diesel with stop start I drove was horrendous, they are much better now.

The real benefit comes with mild hybrids where the engine cuts out below 20kph say, and regens on the braking. This can bring appreciable economy benefits by avoiding the initial pull away on ICE. My previous car was a PHEV which took it one step further again. Averaged 42MPG (6.7l/100km) in a 280bhp 2.0 turbo petrol. Still averaged 38MPG with (expensive) electric costs included

re. the buttons a quick look on car sales pics shows a likely looking button in front of the gear lever, in the shadow next to the parallel park button?

That's spot on, I found it

It is here:

 

[Derekthetree]

That's spot on, I found it

It is here:

Figured there would be one. Enjoy