Disabling Start-Stop by default?
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Congrats. I am from the Bay Area. I am picking up a 2012 in May. I could care less about that particular feature as it doesn't give that much of a difference in terms of fuel economy. I hope you enjoy your car; I know I can't wait to get my hands on mine!
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Don't mean to sound out of the loop but I am on this one. Am I to assume that the "start-stop" feature cuts power to the engine to save fuel?
If this is the case it seems that everyone is complaining about it only because the transition is not smooth and can be felt every time it activates?
If this is the case it seems that everyone is complaining about it only because the transition is not smooth and can be felt every time it activates?
However IF you come to a halt very smoothly and gently the Start Stop system does NOT activate - perhaps an encouragement to drive more smoothly - something when my Mother is in the car is wise to do!
I personally don't like the feature and can see starter motor problems arising, especially with the traffic queues we have here and the many, many road work hold ups.
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I have it too on mine and I can confirm that even if mine is a diesel which tends to vibrate when starting or stopping the engine, I can barely feel it.
I can also confirm that in a city where you can't drive more than 500 meters(like mine) without hitting a red light or a stop sign, it is very annoying and I bet it adds more wear and tear on the engine and battery, alternator, etc.
This will probably end up costing more than the saved fuel in the long run.
START-STOP is annoying.
I will go to the dealer on Friday to sort out some cabin noises from the doors and speakers and I will make sure to ask about disabling the start-stop by default...
I can also confirm that in a city where you can't drive more than 500 meters(like mine) without hitting a red light or a stop sign, it is very annoying and I bet it adds more wear and tear on the engine and battery, alternator, etc.
This will probably end up costing more than the saved fuel in the long run.
START-STOP is annoying.
I will go to the dealer on Friday to sort out some cabin noises from the doors and speakers and I will make sure to ask about disabling the start-stop by default...
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I have read where some folks have found a way to permanently disable it with Vag-Com but there seems to be some cautions involved.
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I'd like to revive this thread and hope there will be comments on reactions to the Start/Stop feature.
On my new 2014 A7, Start/Stop is off by default, meaning the light for the control is lit. This was counterintuitive as I would have thought that lit meant on.
Thankfully it's off by default as I've tried the feature and can't stand the jerkyness--acts like a bad transmission. This was one reason why I didn't buy the Mercedes CLS550 which forces you to turn it off each time you drive.
I'm all for economy but not at the expense of a quality drive.
On my new 2014 A7, Start/Stop is off by default, meaning the light for the control is lit. This was counterintuitive as I would have thought that lit meant on.
Thankfully it's off by default as I've tried the feature and can't stand the jerkyness--acts like a bad transmission. This was one reason why I didn't buy the Mercedes CLS550 which forces you to turn it off each time you drive.
I'm all for economy but not at the expense of a quality drive.
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I have a 2014 myself. On the panel just above the MMI, there is a button labeled "A". it is a push button on the same row of buttons where you can press the spoiler button to pop it up or down. The "A" button activates or deactivates the Auto start/stop function. (can only speak for the Prestige model).
I had grown used to the engine shutting off with my Fusion Hybrid that I had for 4 yrs so it doesn't bother me in the least. Things that I have noticed are that when using cruise control, the car will never shut down as that would interfere with the cruise control. If when stopped at a light and you want to have the engine restart in anticipation of a green light, just gently release pressure on the brake without getting off the brake and the engine will restart. Hope this helps.
I had grown used to the engine shutting off with my Fusion Hybrid that I had for 4 yrs so it doesn't bother me in the least. Things that I have noticed are that when using cruise control, the car will never shut down as that would interfere with the cruise control. If when stopped at a light and you want to have the engine restart in anticipation of a green light, just gently release pressure on the brake without getting off the brake and the engine will restart. Hope this helps.
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I have a 2014 myself. On the panel just above the MMI, there is a button labeled "A". it is a push button on the same row of buttons where you can press the spoiler button to pop it up or down. The "A" button activates or deactivates the Auto start/stop function. (can only speak for the Prestige model).
I had grown used to the engine shutting off with my Fusion Hybrid that I had for 4 yrs so it doesn't bother me in the least. Things that I have noticed are that when using cruise control, the car will never shut down as that would interfere with the cruise control. If when stopped at a light and you want to have the engine restart in anticipation of a green light, just gently release pressure on the brake without getting off the brake and the engine will restart. Hope this helps.
I had grown used to the engine shutting off with my Fusion Hybrid that I had for 4 yrs so it doesn't bother me in the least. Things that I have noticed are that when using cruise control, the car will never shut down as that would interfere with the cruise control. If when stopped at a light and you want to have the engine restart in anticipation of a green light, just gently release pressure on the brake without getting off the brake and the engine will restart. Hope this helps.
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Have a 2013 US model A7 and love the feature. It is a little jerkier than our Prius, but there's nothing that bothers me more than sitting at a long red light, railroad tracks or drive thru and spewing idling fumes and permeate the cabin when the sunroof is open.
ENJOY THE SILENCE!
PS: my Audi sales rep said this feature will be mandated on all vehicles by 2015?
ENJOY THE SILENCE!
PS: my Audi sales rep said this feature will be mandated on all vehicles by 2015?
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Have a 2013 US model A7 and love the feature. It is a little jerkier than our Prius, but there's nothing that bothers me more than sitting at a long red light, railroad tracks or drive thru and spewing idling fumes and permeate the cabin when the sunroof is open.
ENJOY THE SILENCE!
PS: my Audi sales rep said this feature will be mandated on all vehicles by 2015?
ENJOY THE SILENCE!
PS: my Audi sales rep said this feature will be mandated on all vehicles by 2015?
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