Auto start/stop off (white)

Questions about the Auto start/stop off (white) symbol

What does the Auto start/stop off (white) symbol mean on Audi cars?

The automatic engine start/stop system is turned off, so the engine will not shut down at stops. It can be switched back on with the start/stop button on the dashboard that carries a similar symbol.

What does the Auto start/stop off (white) symbol mean on Škoda cars?

The START-STOP system did not switch off the engine because the conditions for the function were not met.

What does the Auto start/stop off (white) symbol mean on Volkswagen cars?

The start/stop system is not available, or it has restarted the engine automatically.

Does the Auto start/stop off (white) symbol mean the same on every appliance?

No. On Audi cars it means: Start/stop system switched off. On Škoda cars it means: START-STOP did not stop engine. On Volkswagen cars it means: Start/stop not available.

What does the Auto start/stop off (white) symbol look like?

White letter A inside a circular arrow, crossed by a diagonal line. It is also called “auto start stop deactivated”, “start stop off” and “stop start off”.

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