Does your Stop/Start actually kick in? [Macan]

[Ken Figenus]

I have no issues using this function in town - it reduces consumption and pollution at traffic lights. I have mapped the button on the steering wheel to disable it, say when at the mouth of a busy roundabout. But I find mine rarely kicks in on any journey under 30 mins.

Engine is up to temperature very quick in this car, I'm not in any Sport mode, battery full, air-con off, cabin at temperature - but it will just light the yellow Stop/Start symbol signaling a refusal to switch it off.

I'd love to know the reason for this refusal. Anyone else? (it's a 2017 Macan Turbo pp)

[timberman]

In my 991s the stop start rarely engages in winter,

I usually have to drive for at least 30 mins before anything happens.

I believe the battery, plus other systems are constantly monitored and need to be in a certain condition before stop start kicks in, so at this time of year due to the colder weather and the greater draw on the battery it won't be as likely to operate as in the summer

I know if I've had my trickle charger connected for a few days, the first run after this it will usually work but still only after the engine is properly warmed up.

[Ken Figenus]

Hmm - it was kicking in regularly today after about 10 mins. Ambient temp was 9 degrees. Forgot how much of a b nuisance, intrusion and distraction it can be. LOL!

[danjp]

wife's 992 kicks in halfway through 5 mile commute - it's not too annoying, its quite a smooth catch - her previous 718 Cayman GTS was nightmarish when it kicked in and out, horrible rumble, I would have to turn it off, and I like the quiet of stop/start in constant London traffic. The Cayenne Hybrid is lovely though - the way it manages the battery/engine usage is very well worked out.

[Cheib]

Leave it on all the time on out Cayenne S Diesle and Macan Turbo PP....can’t say I think it inhibits my driving style and never think to turn it off. Never bothered me at a roundabout and I think I am a fairly “proactive” driver

[Roadrunner996]

I always switch mine off in the Macan , can't stand the function !! Obviously 'Sport' mode cancels it out anyway......

[DJMC]

If I don't drive my 981 for a few days it takes longer for the SS to kick in. I've always put this down to the battery having less charge in this case and the SS system refusing to stop charging it until it's at a certain level.