Safety Precautions When Working On Vehicles With Start/Stop System
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2023 Volkswagen Arteon. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
There is a risk of injury from unintended engine start.
The engine can start unexpectedly when the Start/Stop System is activated on the vehicle. A message in the instrument cluster indicates whether the Start/Stop System is activated.
-- Deactivate the Start/Stop System: switch off the ignition.