These instructions apply to the Porsche Macan Mk1 (95B) 2014-Present. For other models, please choose your vehicle here.
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The automatic stop/start on your Porsche Macan (2014–present) — the 95B — shuts the engine off at a standstill to save fuel. If you’d rather keep it running, you can switch it off with the dedicated button.
Turning Stop/Start Off
- Find the Auto Start/Stop button — marked with the ‘A’ with a circular arrow, on the centre console.
- Press the button once.
- The button’s indicator / a dash message confirms the system is off — the engine now idles at a stop.
Turning It Back On
Press the button again, or restart the car — stop/start defaults to ON each time you start the engine, so press it each drive if you want it off.
Why It Sometimes Keeps the Engine Running
- The battery charge is low or the battery sensor isn’t satisfied.
- The cabin is still heating or cooling to the set temperature.
- The engine is still cold, or Sport/Sport Plus mode is selected.
If Stop/Start Has Stopped Working
- A weak or ageing battery is the most common cause — the system disables itself to protect it.
- After a battery change, fit the correct AGM type; registering it to the energy manager needs Porsche equipment.
- A stored fault can disable it — look up the code on autodtcs.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I turn off stop/start on a Porsche Macan?
Press the Auto Start/Stop ‘A’ button on the centre console.
Can I disable it permanently?
Not from the button — it resets to ON at each engine start. (Sport modes also hold the engine on.)
Why does the engine keep running with it on?
The system holds the engine on if the battery is low, the cabin is still heating/cooling, or the engine is cold.
Why won’t stop/start work at all?
Usually a weak battery; the Macan disables stop/start to protect it.
If a warning light came on with the fault, decode it on autodtcs.com.
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