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Auto Start/Stop Indication

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When I start the car the Auto start/stop indicator on the dash has a line through it and the auto/start stop works. When I disable auto start/stop via the button in the center console, the button lights up with "OFF" and the icon in the dash disappears. My question is why does the icon have a line through it when it's enabled? Shouldn't it have a line through it when it's disabled?
 

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When I start the car the Auto start/stop indicator on the dash has a line through it and the auto/start stop works. When I disable auto start/stop via the button in the center console, the button lights up with "OFF" and the icon in the dash disappears. My question is why does the icon have a line through it when it's enabled? Shouldn't it have a line through it when it's disabled?
Mine does that too, seems backwards.

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Even if it's enabled, doesn't mean it is working. There are some factors that allow it to work. For example, if your battery level is not adequate, it won't work even if it's enabled. The icon with the strike-through will display in that case.
 

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Even if it's enabled, doesn't mean it is working. There are some factors that allow it to work. For example, if your battery level is not adequate, it won't work even if it's enabled. The icon with the strike-through will display in that case.
No, mine definitely works.

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Let's keep this simple, I'm only talking about the line through the symbol vs the setting on the button. I realize there are limitations as to when it will work.
 

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Let's keep this simple, I'm only talking about the line through the symbol vs the setting on the button. I realize there are limitations as to when it will work.
For instance if your in a drive through line and you’re moving short distances with small delays in between, it’ll become inactive so as to not start and stop so many times in a row. You’ll see a line through the auto start stop icon. That’s just one parameter where it becomes inactive. Same if your AC is on and the compressor needs to keep running, it won’t auto stop.
 

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The little "A" with the slash goes away when I disable mine...
 

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For instance if your in a drive through line and you’re moving short distances with small delays in between, it’ll become inactive so as to not start and stop so many times in a row. You’ll see a line through the auto start stop icon. That’s just one parameter where it becomes inactive. Same if your AC is on and the compressor needs to keep running, it won’t auto stop.
Additionally, when it is active, and the engine has shut off, the 'A' turns green to indicate that the auto stop is enabled and operating. I definitely agree, though, that it isn't intuitive..
 

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Let's keep this simple, I'm only talking about the line through the symbol vs the setting on the button. I realize there are limitations as to when it will work.
the line is confusing but it means that the engine is running. Like we didnt know that already. given the tach.
i agree, it seems kind of pointless. just make it green when on(engine off), grey when activated (engine running) and either the line or nothing at all for deactivated.
 

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For instance if your in a drive through line and you’re moving short distances with small delays in between, it’ll become inactive so as to not start and stop so many times in a row. You’ll see a line through the auto start stop icon. That’s just one parameter where it becomes inactive. Same if your AC is on and the compressor needs to keep running, it won’t auto stop.
Hmm, I'll have to watch more closely for changes. With less than 400 miles I'm sure there are many things I haven't noticed yet.
Thanks.
 



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