Automatic Shutoff Tip
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Automatic Shutoff Tip
My new Panamera arrived last weekend. What an amazing machine.
One comment I had seen someone post earlier regarding the automatic engine shutoff is that it is disconcerting to have the engine turn off when you are poised waiting to turn left in the next gap in traffic or similar situation. I had the same sensation, but do like the feature in general (as much for how quiet the car becomes while sitting stopped as for fuel savings -- in fact if you are stopping to talk to someone such as at an entrance gate, having it more quiet is very helpful). So I was trying not to just turn it off.
In fact, I found a great workaround to that discomfort issue (whether it is a real delay or just a psychological one). I noticed that if you lift slightly off the brake after the engine shuts off, it will fire up again. By lifting just a little, you can even have the engine fire up again without the car ever moving. And after you have done that once, the engine will not shut off again so long as your foot remains on the brake. So you can just lift slightly once, and the engine refires and remains ready, while the default remains for it to turn off while waiting otherwise. I wanted to pass this tip on.
What I don't understand, though, is why the engine stays on when sitting in Park. You would think it would similarly shut off when left idling, until the driver finishes whatever delayed them and starts putting it in gear.
Chip
One comment I had seen someone post earlier regarding the automatic engine shutoff is that it is disconcerting to have the engine turn off when you are poised waiting to turn left in the next gap in traffic or similar situation. I had the same sensation, but do like the feature in general (as much for how quiet the car becomes while sitting stopped as for fuel savings -- in fact if you are stopping to talk to someone such as at an entrance gate, having it more quiet is very helpful). So I was trying not to just turn it off.
In fact, I found a great workaround to that discomfort issue (whether it is a real delay or just a psychological one). I noticed that if you lift slightly off the brake after the engine shuts off, it will fire up again. By lifting just a little, you can even have the engine fire up again without the car ever moving. And after you have done that once, the engine will not shut off again so long as your foot remains on the brake. So you can just lift slightly once, and the engine refires and remains ready, while the default remains for it to turn off while waiting otherwise. I wanted to pass this tip on.
What I don't understand, though, is why the engine stays on when sitting in Park. You would think it would similarly shut off when left idling, until the driver finishes whatever delayed them and starts putting it in gear.
Chip
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1st: Congrats!
2nd: Good question Chip! I also wonder why the car does not auto-stop in "P". My guess was that they programmed it to work in the "D" gears only. I haven't tried but I bet it doesn't shutoff in "R" either.
Here in NJ we have laws against sitting idling for more than 15 minutes. Dumb law, very unenforceable.
2nd: Good question Chip! I also wonder why the car does not auto-stop in "P". My guess was that they programmed it to work in the "D" gears only. I haven't tried but I bet it doesn't shutoff in "R" either.
Here in NJ we have laws against sitting idling for more than 15 minutes. Dumb law, very unenforceable.
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I also have just bought a new Panamera but was wondering why would you want to keep the engine running when stopped at say lights.... I don't see the advantage of keeping it running or am i missing something?
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I think the point is that some perceive a slight delay when going from a stop to actually moving again. This was noted to be of concern particularly when making a turn at an intersection or light, when one expects an immediate response in order to avoid oncoming traffic.
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On my (U.S.) Panamera, it happens unless I specifically disable the automatic shutoff using the switch at the bottom right of the console. Defeating it that way turns on a light next to the switch. The switch is a A with a circle around it.
As I mentioned, the discomfort when about to make a turn across traffic or etc. may be more psychological than real, but it is a little discomforting nonetheless, which is why I posted this tip. But again, I normally love how it makes the car so quiet. I think cars should be loud with lovely engine noise when accelerated, but quiet otherwise.
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As I mentioned, the discomfort when about to make a turn across traffic or etc. may be more psychological than real, but it is a little discomforting nonetheless, which is why I posted this tip. But again, I normally love how it makes the car so quiet. I think cars should be loud with lovely engine noise when accelerated, but quiet otherwise.
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In my opinion, it is a cost that will have to be paid either up-front in fuel bills (by disabling auto-stop) or paid at a later date in repairs bills (by using auto-stop). Considering Porsche's labor rate and parts cost, it may be cheaper to pay now for the fuel.
I also think its a dumb feature if it was meant to reduce the a person's carbon footprint. If I wanted to save the planet maybe I should have bought a Chevy Volt or maybe a bicycle. I'm sure my wife would be thrilled to get on the back of my Scwhinn!!!!!
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I read in some Porsche Panamera marketing material (don't recall which) that using the auto stop function will result in increased wear and premature replacement of certain engine components, e.g. ignition, starter, battery, etc...
In my opinion, it is a cost that will have to be paid either up-front in fuel bills (by disabling auto-stop) or paid at a later date in repairs bills (by using auto-stop). Considering Porsche's labor rate and parts cost, it may be cheaper to pay now for the fuel.
I also think its a dumb feature if it was meant to reduce the a person's carbon footprint. If I wanted to save the planet maybe I should have bought a Chevy Volt or maybe a bicycle. I'm sure my wife would be thrilled to get on the back of my Scwhinn!!!!!
In my opinion, it is a cost that will have to be paid either up-front in fuel bills (by disabling auto-stop) or paid at a later date in repairs bills (by using auto-stop). Considering Porsche's labor rate and parts cost, it may be cheaper to pay now for the fuel.
I also think its a dumb feature if it was meant to reduce the a person's carbon footprint. If I wanted to save the planet maybe I should have bought a Chevy Volt or maybe a bicycle. I'm sure my wife would be thrilled to get on the back of my Scwhinn!!!!!
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The starter has specifically been designed to tolerate extended stop/start cycling, it's design life has been increase from 50,000 cycles to 460,000+ cycles. This sort of negates concerns about lifespans for all except exclusive urban usage.
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The reason for not being enabled when in Park is a safety feature. Someone will think that their car is off, and will walk away, only to have the car start up again when the battery needs charging.