The Auto Start Stop function automatically turns off the engine when your car has stopped and automatically restarts it when you resume driving to minimise idle time. This helps decrease fuel usage and emissions. This is particularly beneficial if you frequently need to come to a stop at traffic lights or in congestion. The ignition remains on even when the engine is switched off automatically, while all safety functions are still available.
Porsche Start Stop is automatically activated when you start your car. However, you can manually turn Start Stop on or off in your Porsche.
From model year 2013
Press the Auto Start Stop button (button with an A in a circle) in the middle of your car’s centre console to turn Start Stop off or on.
From model year 2019 (992)
You can enable or disable Auto Start Stop in your car’s PCM: Home > Car > Drive > Start/Stop
You can also configure the quick access button – also called the ‘Joker’ key – to easily switch the Auto Start Stop feature on and off with just a single click. For details, please refer to the section below: Configuration of quick access button.
Model years 2013-2019 (991)
Press the Auto Start Stop button (button with an A in a circle) in the middle of your car’s centre console to turn Start Stop off or on.
From model year 2018
You can enable or disable Auto Start Stop in your car’s PCM: Home > Car > Drive > Start Stop
You can also configure the quick access button (or ‘Joker’ key) to easily switch the Auto Start Stop feature on and off with just a single click. For details, please refer to the section below: Configuration of quick access button.
Model year 2017
You can enable or disable Start Stop in your car’s PCM: Drive > Start Stop
Model years 2010 - 2016
Press the Auto Start Stop button (button with an A in a circle) in the middle of your car’s centre console to turn Start Stop off or on.
Model years 2014 – 2024
Press the Auto Start Stop button (button with an A in a circle) in the middle of your car’s centre console to turn Start Stop off or on.
Model years 2018-2026
You can enable or disable Auto Start Stop in your car’s PCM: Home > Car > Drive > Start Stop
You can also configure the quick access button (also known as the Joker key) to easily switch the Auto Start Stop feature on and off with just a single click. For details, please refer to the section below: Configuration of quick access button.
Model years 2011-2017
Press the Auto Start Stop button (button with an A in a circle) in the middle of your car’s centre console to turn Start Stop off or on.
For all models that don’t have a hard key for Auto Start Stop, you can also configure the quick access button – or Joker key. Depending on your model you may have one or several quick access buttons (for more details please refer to your owner’s manual).
Here’s how to set up your quick access button e.g. on your multifunction steering wheel to activate and deactivate Start Stop:
Now you can easily switch the Start Stop on and off with just a single click.
For all relevant details about operating the Start Stop system, including preconditions and exceptions, please refer to your owner's manual. You can find this topic by searching for the keyword ‘stop’ in the owner's manual for your specific model and model year on our owner's manual website or in the chapter 'Auto Start Stop Function’ of your printed manual.
Relevant for the following internal combustion engine (ICE) models:
718 from model year 2013
911 from model year 2013
Panamera from model year 2010
Macan model years 2014 - 2024
Cayenne from model year 2011
