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 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-minute time-out period has elapsed, the voltage is automatically shut off to the lamps by the SJB .
To activate the battery saver feature, one of the following events must occur:
- The ignition is turned to any position other than OFF.
- Any door becomes ajar.
- The UNLOCK button of the RKE transmitter is pressed.
- A key is inserted into the ignition lock cylinder.
- A valid keypad code is entered.
- The luggage compartment lid is opened.
- The instrument panel dimmer switch is placed in the DOME LAMP position.
- The headlamp switch is placed in 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.
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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.