XC60 how to deactivate start/stop permanently

[Parky12]

Surely the starting emissions as it coughs into life far out do the benefit of stopping it

Glad my Defender doesn't have it as the 300tdi kicks out a fine old cloud of clag when it starts

[wimorrison]

Originally Posted by Parky12

Surely the starting emissions as it coughs into life far out do the benefit of stopping it

Glad my Defender doesn't have it as the 300tdi kicks out a fine old cloud of clag when it starts

It will also be worn and lacks a DPF to trap the emissions.

Sort of like comparing apples and pears, they are both fruit but very different

[Voltan]

Originally Posted by Parky12

Surely the starting emissions as it coughs into life far out do the benefit of stopping it

Glad my Defender doesn't have it as the 300tdi kicks out a fine old cloud of clag when it starts

I don't think it is that crude. It's not simply a case of the engine stopping willy-nilly, the designs incorporate an optimum "resting" stage of the 4-stroke cycle. Here is a brief account of the Stop-Start technologies in use.
http://home.bt.com/lifestyle/motoring/motoring-features/the-truth-about-stop-start-engines-11363870847326

[Paul51]

My dealer told me they can't switch it off.
I don't think Start/Stop really helps on saving fuel.
I live on an island which is located at tropical and subtropical zone.
Hot and humid weather accounts for over half an year. Start/Stop is not a good feature in such climate zone....