[OneAnOnlyOC]

I have created a shortcut function in my X1 for the auto start/stop through the main screen. Basically, once I start the vehicle I swipe down and can quickly access the feature to turn it off and then back out to Waze/Spotify and get moving. Although an ass pain to not have a button anymore it has become second nature.

[PlasticEngine]

Originally Posted by OneAnOnlyOC

I have created a shortcut function in my X1 for the auto start/stop through the main screen. Basically, once I start the vehicle I swipe down and can quickly access the feature to turn it off and then back out to Waze/Spotify and get moving. Although an ass pain to not have a button anymore it has become second nature.

is it possible to use voice to activate this shortcut you've created? Thanks!

[tex2670]

Originally Posted by PlasticEngine

is it possible to use voice to activate this shortcut you've created? Thanks!

No, you aren't using voice command for the "shortcut"; you are using it for the command itself. Yes--you can tell the car to turn off stop/start, but the one time I did it, it took me like 5 times to get the system to understand the command.

[X1Black]

Can anyone please share instructions on how to turn off auto stop-start from the X1 on-board computer at the start of a journey? EU specification model (GB).

[ronime]

Originally Posted by X1Black

Can anyone please share instructions on how to turn off auto stop-start from the X1 on-board computer at the start of a journey? EU specification model (GB).

Page 132 of the Owner's Handbook says:

Without mild hybrid technology: via iDrive
1. "MENU"
2. "Vehicle apps"
3. "Driving settings"
4. "Drivetrain and chassis"
5. "Auto Start/Stop"
6. Select the desired setting.

If you have an X1 with mild hybrid technology (xDrive23i does indeed have MHT) then it would seem that you are out of luck.

[X1Black]

Originally Posted by ronime

Page 132 of the Owner's Handbook says:

Without mild hybrid technology: via iDrive
1. "MENU"
2. "Vehicle apps"
3. "Driving settings"
4. "Drivetrain and chassis"
5. "Auto Start/Stop"
6. Select the desired setting.

If you have an X1 with mild hybrid technology (xDrive23i does indeed have MHT) then it would seem that you are out of luck.

Not the outcome that I was hoping for, but thank you for coming back to me

[FlashMonkey929]

Originally Posted by X1Black

Not the outcome that I was hoping for, but thank you for coming back to me

You can create a shortcut for it by long pressing the deactivate button on the screen, then it will appear in the menu anytime by swiping down. Still takes about 3 steps though. Swipe down, hit the preset, hit deactivate.

[JFDIT]

Correct me if I'm wrong; Auto Stop/Start functionality and the ability to disable it (Don't think the UK/EU even has the option to turn it off) isn't the car manufacturers initiative. It is an enforced directive from our elected Governments. Discuss!

[Duncs1961]

Originally Posted by JFDIT

Correct me if I'm wrong; Auto Stop/Start functionality and the ability to disable it (Don't think the UK/EU even has the option to turn it off) isn't the car manufacturers initiative. It is an enforced directive from our elected Governments. Discuss!

On my X1, start/stop is only disabled in 'sport' mode. However, the next time I start the car, it reverts back to normal mode, so I always have to select 'sport' at the beginning of each journey, if that us what I want.

And yes, it sounds like the sort of bollocks that Brussels would come up with!

[STE92VE]

Originally Posted by JFDIT

Correct me if I'm wrong; Auto Stop/Start functionality and the ability to disable it (Don't think the UK/EU even has the option to turn it off) isn't the car manufacturers initiative. It is an enforced directive from our elected Governments. Discuss!

IIRC, the original purpose of A/S/S was to allow the manufacturer to claim a higher MPG/KPG #. Particular governments might set fuel consumption standards but it's up to the individual manufacturer to design their vehicles to comply with them however they see fit.

Once the vehicle is in the hands of the buyer, as long as it passes emissions/safety inspections (at least here in the US), the buyer can modify their vehicle.

[wgspck]

When I ordered my X1 (2 weeks ago) with M Sport pkg (one big reason) the auto/start/stop will be off in select ---> Sport Mode even though have to be selected very time started up. Until some permanent off for A/S/S this is the way we'll drive it. Expected delivery July.

[wgspck]

from X1 2023 owners manual --- auto start/stop function is off.

[DFW1980]

can the engine be tricked into not shutting off by applying the brakes as lightly and slowly as possible?

on my previous Toyota, that was how I did it. I come to a stop at the red light slowly with as little brake pressure as possible and never depress it fully. holding it there with just enough pressure so the car didn't move. the engine would continue to idle.

[MontyB1]

oh look another I’d like to use more fuel for no reason thread, future generations are going to be so so proud of you. Anyone that’s says that it doesn’t save fuel is clueless, is it in some models a bit of a pain sometimes maybe.


But the number of threads that go over and over the same thing is mental. Honestly can a mod create this or one of the 50 other threads a sticky.

[tex2670]

Originally Posted by DFW1980

can the engine be tricked into not shutting off by applying the brakes as lightly and slowly as possible?

on my previous Toyota, that was how I did it. I come to a stop at the red light slowly with as little brake pressure as possible and never depress it fully. holding it there with just enough pressure so the car didn't move. the engine would continue to idle.

I don't think so. In fact, I think the system needs a software upgrade, because mine shuts down before I even come to a full stop.

[Duncs1961]

Originally Posted by MontyB1

oh look another I’d like to use more fuel for no reason thread, future generations are going to be so so proud of you. Anyone that’s says that it doesn’t save fuel is clueless, is it in some models a bit of a pain sometimes maybe.


But the number of threads that go over and over the same thing is mental. Honestly can a mod create this or one of the 50 other threads a sticky.

I think you are missing the point being made by a lot of the commentators here. I'm all for saving fuel, I'm a Yorkshireman, and we're famous for wanting 'owt for nowt' (something for nothing)!

The problem with the X1 is the implementation of the auto start/stop is not that good; it is too aggressive, cuts off too early and hesitates too long to restart again - the latter is quite disconcerting when you want to make a quick getaway from a junction on a busy road.

[FlashMonkey929]

Originally Posted by Duncs1961

I think you are missing the point being made by a lot of the commentators here. I'm all for saving fuel, I'm a Yorkshireman, and we're famous for wanting 'owt for nowt' (something for nothing)!

The problem with the X1 is the implementation of the auto start/stop is not that good; it is too aggressive, cuts off too early and hesitates too long to restart again - the latter is quite disconcerting when you want to make a quick getaway from a junction on a busy road.

Honestly I think a big part of the reason the auto start stop is so bad is the throttle sensitivity is turned way down in Personal Mode. If they tuned it to feel more direct like in sport mode (but keep the shift points the same), it might make it more usable.

[Duncs1961]

Originally Posted by FlashMonkey929

Honestly I think a big part of the reason the auto start stop is so bad is the throttle sensitivity is turned way down in Personal Mode. If they tuned it to feel more direct like in sport mode (but keep the shift points the same), it might make it more usable.

Agree 100%

[MontyB1]

Originally Posted by Duncs1961

I think you are missing the point being made by a lot of the commentators here. I'm all for saving fuel, I'm a Yorkshireman, and we're famous for wanting 'owt for nowt' (something for nothing)!

The problem with the X1 is the implementation of the auto start/stop is not that good; it is too aggressive, cuts off too early and hesitates too long to restart again - the latter is quite disconcerting when you want to make a quick getaway from a junction on a busy road.

I understand that the hesitation for some is an issue others hardly notice it. I’ve got an X3 and the MHT in that is instant and there is no delay. But people still insist on turning it off.

The moan and the need to have it off seems to be apparent even without issues and really struggle with that short sighted mentality. For me if it saves me a bit of money then great. Having the engine running stopped in traffic for no reason just seems silly in this day and age. The US market without MHT has bigger issues than the EU which is a shame.

[tex2670]

Originally Posted by FlashMonkey929

Honestly I think a big part of the reason the auto start stop is so bad is the throttle sensitivity is turned way down in Personal Mode. If they tuned it to feel more direct like in sport mode (but keep the shift points the same), it might make it more usable.

I'm no software engineer, but I do believe at some point there will be a software fix for this. It should not be shutting down before full stop. My F30 was a more noticeable restart, but it would only shut down at full stop, with the brake pressed firmly.

[tex2670]

Originally Posted by MontyB1

I understand that the hesitation for some is an issue others hardly notice it. I’ve got an X3 and the MHT in that is instant and there is no delay. But people still insist on turning it off.

The moan and the need to have it off seems to be apparent even without issues and really struggle with that short sighted mentality. For me if it saves me a bit of money then great. Having the engine running stopped in traffic for no reason just seems silly in this day and age. The US market without MHT has bigger issues than the EU which is a shame.

Well if you have an X3, then (no offense) you don't completely get the X1 issue. The engines shuts down before complete stop - 1-2 mph while pulling into a parking spot or my garage. THAT is certainly noticeable, and should not function that way.

[MontyB1]

Originally Posted by tex2670

Well if you have an X3, then (no offense) you don't completely get the X1 issue. The engines shuts down before complete stop - 1-2 mph while pulling into a parking spot or my garage. THAT is certainly noticeable, and should not function that way.

The X3 does exactly the same, hasn’t bothered me once, in fact I think it can turn off from faster speeds. I suspect however that in the EU the X1/X3 do have the MHT and it fires up instantly this the turn off isn’t an issue.

The US market generally doesn’t bother as much about fuel economy nor does legislation thus why you don’t get it. With it most issues would be mitigated I suspect.