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
The battery saver is internal to the SJB and provides automatic shut-off of the demand lamps (cargo lamp, vanity lamps, map lamps) and courtesy lamps after a 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. When the time-out period for the lamps has elapsed, the voltage is automatically shut off to the lamps by the battery saver. While the battery saver has voltage disabled, if the ignition is turned to any position other than OFF, the key is removed from the ignition cylinder, the dome lamp switch is turned to the ON position, any door becomes ajar, any button, except the LOCK button, of the RKE transmitter is pressed, or a valid entry code is entered on the keypad, the battery saver restores voltage and starts the timer again.
The battery saver time-outs are as follows:
- Courtesy lamps = 10 minutes
- Demand lamps = 10 minutes
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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.