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 Saver System
When all the following conditions are met for 60 minutes, the battery saver system will cut off the power supply to prevent battery discharge.
- The ignition switch is in the ACC position
- All doors are closed
- CVT selector lever is in the P position
- No Intelligent Key failures (Intelligent Key warning indicator is not ON)
Reset Condition of Battery Saver System
In order to prevent the battery from discharging, the battery saver system will cut off the power supply when all doors are closed, the selector lever is in P position and the ignition switch is left in ACC position for 1 hour. If any of the following conditions are met, the battery saver system is released and the steering will change automatically to lock position from OFF position:
- Opening any door
- Operating with request switch on door lock
- Operating with Intelligent Key on door lock
Press push-button ignition switch and ignition switch will change to ACC position from OFF position.
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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.
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