You can temporarily disable or turn off the Auto Start Stop function during a drive in vehicles with BMW Operating System 8.5 or BMW Operating System 9.
Toggling the gear selector to “S” or “L” mode allows the engine to keep running during a quick left-hand turn across traffic, or during parking maneuvers. To disable Auto Start Stop during a drive:
- Swipe down from the top of the Central Information Display and select Disable.
- Alternatively, you can press the Driving Settings menu button in the central control stack and select the Disable Auto Start Stop tile.
- Lastly, utilizing the My Modes button, Auto Start Stop is disabled when the Sport driving mode is selected.
Link to BMW USA How-To video: How to Disable Auto Start Stop in Your BMW | BMW How-To
