Ah I was more aluding to the automatic system that caused the crashes (MCAS I believe), but after a bit of research it seems this is not an autopilot function,

Ah I was more aluding to the automatic system that caused the crashes (MCAS I believe), but after a bit of research it seems this is not an autopilot function, more of a flight assist function. Still, it kinda blows my mind that any system that can forcibly counteract the pilot's control could not come with an off switch. I'd feel uncomfortable if my car didn't have an off switch for traction control.