How to Use Idle Stop

The idle-stop system is designed to enhance fuel efficiency. Here’s how it works, and how to turn it off.

Applicable on: 2023 Honda Pilot LX, Sport, EX-L, TrailSport, Touring, Elite

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[orange]

I want the switch to remember the state it was in next time car is turned on, not default to on.

[mokhaleel]

Why the idle stop feature resets every time I start my car. I wanna turn this feature off permanently :(

[MacCready_]

I see that everyone, like me, came here to see if this auto idle stop could be permanently disabled. We all left disappointed. 😂

[Jsun]

The idle stop “feature” will also stall your engine. Google the current lawsuit against Honda/Acura regarding the idle stop.

[truelee]

People see as luxury, but I see it is Annoying ASF dealing with this auto stop. I do admit that this car is one good economy car cause I own one. Driving from MI to Wisconsin Madison, my tank dropped to Half Tank. I don't know if it is the time you are traveling. The city is not as bad as I thought is more depend on the driver. But that auto stop was a big fail for my own opinions. I take the auto lights over that auto stop.

[GLBETREKKER]

I love the start/stop system on my Insight. Unfortunately it always starts back up after aprox 10 seconds. How can I keep the engine off for longer during traffic lights?

[Seriousgreeen]

how can turning the engine on and off be good for the engine

[rickinjax]

The switch should turn the feature on or off until the switch is reset. Some, perhaps many, hate this feature. I know I won’t be buying another Honda until this feature is changed.

[ben]

this feature makes me seriously consider whether i should stop viewing your cars. this is not a feature introduced to cars because customers wanted it.

[Vagabond_Etranger]

Honda - take note. STUPID FEATURE. So you save 2-3% of fuel, but put more wear & tear on starter, different kind of battery instead of normal battery, not to mention wear to the engine too.

I know it's applicable only on Pilot, but I have a 2020 CRV Hybrid. I see the engine turning off the moment the gas pedal is released. Am I exempt from this stupid feature?

[chivaio]

Where's the information for the 2025 Passport EXL-AWD?

[cloudstarr]

This feature sucks but if they designed the cars to handle way more starts, then in theory it could be a net positive if you don't use it.

[LoveLikeaHurricane]

they should default to OFF....but allow to be turned on....if EPA wants it on.

[pramodsimon]

I can’t find any bloody switch on my 62 plate Honda Insight to disable this auto stop

[JanetVaughn-cmet]

DUMB feature you can't permanently turn off. I HATE it

[DJLOUIE]

This feature is useless. Especially in CA traffic.

[TheColorofQuantum]

REMOVE THIS, OR MAKE IT ABLE TO BE PERMANENTLY SWITCHED OFF. I will be telling all my folks about this feature. ITS DANGEROUS

[ntvgbarr]

i bought a 2022 accord special edition or whatever bs they call it, a few months ago & i'm already thinking on trading it because this annoying feature plus i miss driving a truck, i love how smooth this car drives and how much money im saving compared to my old 2016 gmc sierra denali but i regret so much buying this car for this feature and because i decided not to get another truck 💔

[zulharith]

Theres a special battery for this feature...

[johnw]

In less traffic jam area, the feature is stupid.