These instructions apply to the Jaguar F-Type Mk1 (X152) 2013-Present. For other models, please choose your vehicle here.
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Your Jaguar F-Type (2013–present) switches the engine off at a standstill to save fuel, then restarts it as you pull away. Many owners prefer to keep the engine running — you can switch the system off in one press. Here’s how, and why it resets each drive.
Turning the System Off
- With the engine running, press the stop/start (ECO) button on the centre console (an “A” inside a circular arrow).
- An indicator confirms the system is off; the engine now stays running at a standstill.
The system defaults back to on each time you start the car, so disabling it is a per-drive choice — press the button again to re-enable it.
When the F-Type Disables Stop/Start Itself
Even with the system on, the F-Type won’t stop the engine when it isn’t appropriate, so continued idling isn’t necessarily a fault. It keeps the engine running when the cabin is still reaching temperature, the engine is cold, or the 12 V battery charge is low. (Note: Dynamic mode may also alter the behaviour.)
If Stop/Start Stops Working
- Check the battery. The system needs a healthy 12 V battery and a settled BMS; an ageing battery (or recent disconnection) is the usual reason it stops cutting out — relevant on lower-mileage F-Types that sit a lot.
- Seat belt fastened, doors and bonnet closed — open ones inhibit it.
- Fault light? A charging or sensor issue stores a code — decode it on autodtcs.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I turn off stop/start on a Jaguar F-Type?
Press the ECO (“A”) button on the console; an indicator confirms it’s off until the next restart.
Does it stay off?
No — it resets to on every start, so press the button each drive if you want it off.
Why has my F-Type stopped switching the engine off?
Usually a low or ageing 12 V battery (common on cars that sit), a recent disconnection, or the engine/cabin not yet at temperature.
Is leaving it on harmful?
No — the system and starter are designed for it.
If a warning light appeared with the change, decode it on autodtcs.com.
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