2015 RRS ~ Eco, Stop/Start Mode

[smudger911]

We took delivery yesterday of our new RRS Dynamic with a few options. Overall a great experience and a 220 mile drive home.
The only critical comment would be the stupid Eco mode. Aware it can be disabled (temporarily) each time the engine is started by pushing the console button.
I read via the Google machine the 'feature' can be permanently disabled by disconnecting a secondary battery lead in the boot area. As yet I haven't had time to look and try this. The article was from an American forum, has anyone tried this, does it work without any issues?

Huge thanks in advance.

[andyxxx]

If there is something similar on ffrr I would also like to know - I hate stop/start.

[AMDB9]

How long does it take to press a button when you get in to the car? You press the starter button don't you

Why fk around with a brand new car warranty? IF something goes amiss Land Rover will wriggle out of a warranty claim...I wouldn't bother.

[smudger911]

AMDB9 said:

How long does it take to press a button when you get in to the car? You press the starter button don't you

Why fk around with a brand new car warranty? IF something goes amiss Land Rover will wriggle out of a warranty claim...I wouldn't bother.

Fair comment yet I like to have choice in my life and stop/start sucks. It sucks even more that JLR gives many 'soft' config options but not one to turn this one off for good.

[militantmandy]

What's the problem with it? Surely in an rr you're barely aware of the engine at traffic speeds anyway. So long as it goes when you want it to...

[smudger911]

militantmandy said:

What's the problem with it? Surely in an rr you're barely aware of the engine at traffic speeds anyway. So long as it goes when you want it to...

It's unnecessary for starters (no pun!). I don't choose to drive a RRS for economy. I'd also comment possibly dangerous when pulling out across junctions.
Just spoke to LR, it can be disabled without any warranty issue or coding.

[AMDB9]

Good result for you - how is it disabled?

[smudger911]

AMDB9 said:

Good result for you - how is it disabled?

Disconnection of a secondary battery unit in the boot area.

[militantmandy]

smudger911 said:

It's unnecessary for starters (no pun!). I don't choose to drive a RRS for economy. I'd also comment possibly dangerous when pulling out across junctions.
Just spoke to LR, it can be disabled without any warranty issue or coding.

Fair enough. I've never owned a car with it although I've driven plenty. Some are better than others. I can't imagine it would konk out on you half way across a junction but I've definitely managed to confuse some from time to time.

[Richales]

Since I've owned a L405 Vogue, SDV6 ATB Sport and current Supercharged Sport its always been part of my start-up routine; press Start button, raise suspension from access height and turn off ECO Stop/Start. I also find it infuriating that I'm forced to put additional wear and tear on the engine components when in traffic (hot engine, no oil circulating etc). Certainly agree that this should be a programmable option on the dash to enable it to default to the users preferences rather than having to disable each time.

[55palfers]

How much difference to the annual VED does stop / start make?

[Sheepshanks]

smudger911 said:

Fair comment yet I like to have choice in my life and stop/start sucks. It sucks even more that JLR gives many 'soft' config options but not one to turn this one off for good.

It's an emissions thing - it has to default into the state it was tested in.

[DUMBO100]

I'm driving a 14 RRS and actually don't find the stop/start that intrusive. I would probably find switching it off on every journey more hassle than it causes me in everyday driving

[audidoody]

I understand it's an EU law that the Stop/Start HAS to be on by default when the ignition is switched on