I tend to deactivate stop/start whenever I remember. I usually keep drive mode in 'normal' mode and only select 'sport' or 'eco' infrequently. Recently I have noticed if stop/start is deactivated and I then change the drive mode, stop/ start reactivates. It may have always done this , but have never noticed before . Can anyone confirm this is happening on their cars?

 

The different driving modes may well affect the sensitivity of the stop/start system... I'm pretty sure I've read that the Eco setting makes the stop/start system engage more often. But as I don't disable it I can't comment on whether changing the drive mode does reset it. I normally have mine set to its Individual mode so that I can have the Eco settings with the DCC Comfort settings.

 

Chris

Thanks for the reply Chris. I'll try it in the various drive modes later today, to see if stop/start only reactivates in Eco mode

9 hours ago, CJJE said:

The different driving modes may well affect the sensitivity of the stop/start system... I'm pretty sure I've read that the Eco setting makes the stop/start system engage more often. But as I don't disable it I can't comment on whether changing the drive mode does reset it. I normally have mine set to its Individual mode so that I can have the Eco settings with the DCC Comfort settings.

 

Chris

Based on your reply, just played about with settings in my car and you are spot on with your thoughts. Selecting Eco drive mode reactivates stop/start. Changed my Individual settings from Sport to Eco and again, when deactivating stop/start, selecting Individual mode, stop/start is reactivated. I've had my Karoq for two and a half years and I've never noticed this before! Must learn to be more observant! Thank you for your help.