Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Battery Rundown Protection
Battery rundown protection, inadvertent power, is controlled by the BCM for all devices powered by circuit 1732. The devices include glove compartment lamp, rear dome lamps, cargo lamp, map lamps, reading lamps, sunshade mirror lamps and courtesy lamps.
Should any device be ON, the BCM will turn inadvertent power off after 20 minutes to conserve battery energy if there has not been an ignition switch transition to RUN or START, an RKE LOCK or UNLOCK, liftgate operation or a driver/passenger door open/close. Inadvertent power shutoff is disabled in ignition RUN or START.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.