These instructions apply to the Nissan NV300 2016-2021.
For other models, please choose your vehicle here.
The stop-start system on a Nissan NV300 (2016–2021) shuts the engine off at junctions to save fuel. In slow traffic, when manoeuvring a loaded van, or on a cold morning you can switch it off with one button — it’s a per-drive setting.
The NV300 was Nissan’s take on the Renault Trafic III under the Renault-Nissan alliance, sold from 2016 to 2021, after which Nissan revived the ‘Primastar’ name for the facelifted version.
Turn Stop-Start Off
- With the van running, press the stop-start off button on the dashboard (an ‘A’ inside a circular arrow).
- ‘Start/stop deactivated’ appears and the warning light comes on.
- The engine now stays running at a stop until you switch it back on.
Press the button again to re-enable it.
Good to Know
- It re-enables every time you restart the van — there’s no permanent-off, so press it each drive.
- Even when on, it won’t auto-stop unless the engine is warm and the battery well charged — a weak battery is the usual reason it stops working on its own.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the difference between the Nissan NV300 and the Primastar?
They’re the same van at different points in time: the NV300 (2016–2021) is the Trafic-based model these guides cover, and Nissan brought back the ‘Primastar’ name in 2021 for the facelifted version — same platform, revised front end.
How do I turn off stop-start on a Nissan NV300?
Press the dashboard ‘A’-in-arrow button with the engine running — ‘Start/stop deactivated’ shows and the light comes on.
Does it stay off?
No — it resets to on every restart, so press the button again each drive.
Why has it stopped working by itself?
Usually a battery not holding enough charge, or the engine not fully warm — the system only auto-stops when conditions allow.
Is it the same as a Renault Trafic?
Yes — as Nissan’s version of the Renault Trafic it uses the same button, so deactivation is identical across the Renault Trafic, Fiat Talento and Vauxhall/Opel Vivaro.
If a warning light or fault code appeared, look it up on autodtcs.com.
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