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What could be the reason why it is right to deactivate the start & stop feature?

Model: (Various brands) Various
Part: Onboard computer

In this video we can see how to temporarily deactivate the start & stop feature on various car models, and above all we are told what is the real, valid reason why it is necessary to deactivate this option on our car. This option is rightly communicated to us by a user who lives in the United Kingdom, where rainfall is abundant. In fact, if you find yourself in the middle of a very heavy rain, with flooded ground, perhaps with a few centimeters of water, we certainly do not need the engine to stop, but rather, we need it to remain as cheerful as possible. For example, in the Mini it is the button right in the center of the dashboard, on the BMW 5 Series it is right below the ignition button, while on the Audi Q1 it is in the center of the Dashboard. Generally, on each car, a message appears on the display warning that the function is deactivated. When the car is restarted, the device will be available again.

Posted on 7 July 2025 by ScegliAuto

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