Use of Start/Stop Override Button

Gras · 03-10-2012, 02:09 AM

Do you people use the engine Start/Stop Override Button often? I find myself always playing with it to help preserve the battery life, spark plugs, etc. Now i know there shouldn't be any problem of leaving it always deactivated, but i just can't help it. What is your experience?

harrys · 03-10-2012, 04:14 AM

never i always use auto start stop

Fanis · 03-12-2012, 03:09 AM

I never use the Start/Stop function...always deactivated.

Matt T · 03-12-2012, 03:17 AM

The only time I use the override button is if I need to take my foot off the clutch briefly while stopped, but can see that the traffic's about to move again and I don't want the motor to stop.

Gras · 03-12-2012, 08:12 AM

Interesting to see different replies. I was thinking that since the button it's there must be for a reason. Also believe that would be better if the button was located on the steering wheel to allow faster selection while driving in the city (for example in place of LIM button which is very rarely used). What do you think?

eezzee · 03-12-2012, 08:15 AM

I just leave it in auto stop/start.

Fanis · 03-12-2012, 08:36 AM

For me the location is convenient, since I press it immediately after I press the Start button. However, I agree that the LIM button is utterly useless!

alexmcred · 03-12-2012, 01:42 PM

I find the Lim button useful to help me stay at a constant speed on a motorway without the worry of going way over the speed limit.

harrys · 03-12-2012, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by alexmcred

I find the Lim button useful to help me stay at a constant speed on a motorway without the worry of going way over the speed limit.

Wish i had one. I dont have because of cruise control.

me11ada · 03-17-2012, 02:01 AM

Interesting question this one, I have tried both in traffic in Eco pro mode (having it on/off) and it definitely helps to eek a few more miles out of the car over a full tank of fuel (with it on). But I could easily see how it could get annoying but getting use too it is the key.

Matt T · 03-17-2012, 03:05 AM

Without the LIM function, I still have the option of setting an alarm for a certain speed - you probably do too.

The Stop/Start is fine. BMW say the car is saving petrol if the engine is off for 4 seconds, so that's almost any time you stop. It's slightly slower to start off again, but that's like, what, half a second? And if you know you're going to start moving again straight away, you just don't put it in neutral.

(For the manual gearbox - how does it work with automatic?)

Gras · 03-17-2012, 03:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Matt T

Without the LIM function, I still have the option of setting an alarm for a certain speed - you probably do too.

The Stop/Start is fine. BMW say the car is saving petrol if the engine is off for 4 seconds, so that's almost any time you stop. It's slightly slower to start off again, but that's like, what, half a second? And if you know you're going to start moving again straight away, you just don't put it in neutral.

(For the manual gearbox - how does it work with automatic?)

Thats exactly what I'm taking about. In the manual gearbox if you are to stop for less than 4 seconds you can just keep the clutch pedal pressed and keep the engine running avoiding the stop function. On the automatic though you have to keep the car moving so you brake easy and you hope the car in front will start moving before your car stops. When your car stops then after about a second the engine turns off as well. That would be a stoppage for 2-3 sec where your car doesn't actually save any fuel and you cause more wear on the starting motor, etc.. On this situation you need to act fast and select the start/stop button. For the Auto gearbox models at least i believe the start/stop selection button would be very handy to be placed on the steering wheel as well.

cliveywolves · 03-17-2012, 04:50 AM

Have always wondered about this option too, yes it might save small amounts of fuel but is it doing any harm to other car parts when stopping and starting again quickly, the system they have on the F20 (auto) does seem better then others I have came across as it only works under certain condtions. Still not sure though !!

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Fanis Lieutenant 53 Rep 485 Posts Drives: 116i (F20) Auto Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Athens, Greece iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 116i (F20) [10.00]	I never use the Start/Stop function...always deactivated. __________________ 2011- : BMW 116i (F20) 2009-11: BMW Z4 2.5si (E85) 2007-09: Mini Cooper S (R56) 2005-07: BMW 325ti (E46) 2004-05: BMW 318i (E36)
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Matt T Private 8 Rep 52 Posts Drives: F20 120d Sport-line Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Munich, Germany iTrader: (0)	The only time I use the override button is if I need to take my foot off the clutch briefly while stopped, but can see that the traffic's about to move again and I don't want the motor to stop.
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Gras Private First Class 6 Rep 118 Posts Drives: F20 116i, Urban, Auto Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Athens iTrader: (0)	Interesting to see different replies. I was thinking that since the button it's there must be for a reason. Also believe that would be better if the button was located on the steering wheel to allow faster selection while driving in the city (for example in place of LIM button which is very rarely used). What do you think?
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eezzee First Lieutenant 6 Rep 325 Posts Drives: F20 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I just leave it in auto stop/start.
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alexmcred Private 12 Rep 90 Posts Drives: 318d GT M Sport Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Ireland iTrader: (0)	I find the Lim button useful to help me stay at a constant speed on a motorway without the worry of going way over the speed limit.
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me11ada Enlisted Member 1 Rep 46 Posts Drives: 2011 1 Series F20 118D Sport Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Huddersfield iTrader: (0)	Interesting question this one, I have tried both in traffic in Eco pro mode (having it on/off) and it definitely helps to eek a few more miles out of the car over a full tank of fuel (with it on). But I could easily see how it could get annoying but getting use too it is the key.
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Matt T Private 8 Rep 52 Posts Drives: F20 120d Sport-line Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Munich, Germany iTrader: (0)	Without the LIM function, I still have the option of setting an alarm for a certain speed - you probably do too. The Stop/Start is fine. BMW say the car is saving petrol if the engine is off for 4 seconds, so that's almost any time you stop. It's slightly slower to start off again, but that's like, what, half a second? And if you know you're going to start moving again straight away, you just don't put it in neutral. (For the manual gearbox - how does it work with automatic?)
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cliveywolves Second Lieutenant 37 Rep 270 Posts Drives: 330e M Sport Plus Edition 2020 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Have always wondered about this option too, yes it might save small amounts of fuel but is it doing any harm to other car parts when stopping and starting again quickly, the system they have on the F20 (auto) does seem better then others I have came across as it only works under certain condtions. Still not sure though !!
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