These instructions apply to the Nissan Juke Mk1 (F15) 2010-2019.
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The Nissan Juke F15 (2010–2019) with the engine stop/start system shuts the engine off at a standstill to save fuel, then restarts it when you pull away. If you’d rather keep the engine running — in heavy traffic, when towing, or simply by preference — you can switch the system off in seconds. Here is how, plus the conditions under which the Juke disables it for you.
Turning the System Off Manually
- With the engine running, press the stop/start OFF button on the dashboard (marked with an “A” inside a circular arrow, often crossed out for “off”).
- The stop/start warning light illuminates and a message appears in the display to confirm the system is switched off.
- The engine will now stay running at a standstill until you switch the system back on or restart the car.
Stop/start defaults back to on each time you start the Juke, so this is a per-drive choice rather than a permanent setting — press the button again to re-enable it.
When the Juke Disables Stop/Start Automatically
Even with the system switched on, the Juke will not stop the engine when it isn’t sensible to — so an engine that keeps idling at the lights doesn’t necessarily mean a fault. The system holds the engine running when:
- The bonnet is open.
- The driver’s door is opened, or the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled.
- The air-conditioning is working hard to reach the set temperature.
- The 12 V battery charge is low — the most common reason stop/start “stops working” on an older Juke.
If Stop/Start Stops Activating
- Check the battery first. Stop/start needs a healthy, well-charged battery; an ageing one is the usual cause of the engine no longer cutting out.
- Make sure your seat belt is fastened and the door is closed — both inhibit the function.
- Warning light on with a fault? A charging or sensor issue can store a diagnostic code — look it up on autodtcs.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I turn off stop/start on a Nissan Juke?
Press the stop/start OFF button on the dash; the warning light confirms it’s disabled until the next restart.
Does the setting stay off permanently?
No — it resets to on every time you start the car, so you press the button each drive if you want it off.
Why has my Juke stopped switching the engine off at lights?
Usually a low or ageing 12 V battery, or an inhibiting condition such as an unbuckled seat belt or hard-working air-con.
Is it bad to leave stop/start on?
No — the system and starter are designed for it; switching off is purely a preference.
If a warning light came on alongside the stop/start change, our sister site autodtcs.com can help you decode the fault.
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