Tag: disable auto start stop
How to Permanently Turn Off Auto Start/Stop on Volkswagen Jetta
The auto start/stop system on the Volkswagen Jetta is one of those features that sounds good on paper but drives a lot of owners up the wall in daily use. Every time you pull up to a red light, the engine shuts off and then lurches back to life when you lift off the brake.… read more
Written by

How to Permanently Turn Off Auto Start/Stop on Kia Forte
The auto start/stop feature on the Kia Forte is one of those things that sounds great on paper but quickly becomes annoying in real-world driving. Every time you pull up to a red light, the engine shuts off. You press the gas, it restarts with a slight shudder, and you’re on your way until the… read more
Written by

How to Permanently Turn Off Auto Start/Stop on Kia K5
The auto start/stop system on the Kia K5 is one of those features that sounds good on paper but quickly gets annoying in real-world driving. Every time you stop at a light, the engine shuts off. When you lift your foot off the brake, it restarts. Some drivers don’t mind it. Many absolutely hate it,… read more
Written by

How to Permanently Turn Off Auto Start/Stop on Kia Seltos
If you drive a Kia Seltos, you already know the routine. You start the engine, pull out of your driveway, and the first time you stop at a light, the engine shuts off. You reach over and press the Auto Start/Stop button to disable it. Then tomorrow morning, you do it all over again. Every… read more
Written by

How to Permanently Turn Off Auto Start/Stop on Kia Soul
If you drive a Kia Soul with the auto start/stop feature, you already know the routine. You pull up to a red light, the engine cuts out, and then there’s that slight shudder and hesitation when it fires back up. Some drivers don’t mind it. Many do. And every single time you start your car,… read more
Written by

