Battery Saver

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Lincoln MKX and 2010 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Time-out is 1 minute if the vehicle has less than 80 km (50 miles).

The SJB provides automatic shut-off of the demand lamps and courtesy lamps after a 10-minute time-out period in order to save battery voltage. A timer in the SJB is started when the ignition is turned to the OFF position and all the doors are closed. When the 10-minutes have elapsed, the voltage is disabled. The timer resets if any of the following occur:

The ignition is turned to any position other than OFF.
Any door becomes ajar.
The UNLOCK button of the RKE transmitter is pressed.
An unlock request from the door lock cylinder is received.
A key is inserted into the ignition lock cylinder.
A valid keypad code is entered.
The instrument panel dimmer switch is placed in the DOME LAMP position.
The headlamp switch is placed to the PARKING LAMPS or HEADLAMPS ON position.
The multifunction switch is placed in the FLASH-TO-PASS position.
The key is inserted into the ignition lock cylinder.