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 shutoff of the demand lamps (vanity lamps and map lamps) and interior lamps after a period of 30 minutes (10 minutes if the lights are on due to a door ajar) has elapsed in order to save battery voltage. A timer in the SJB is started when the ignition key is turned to the OFF position. When the time-out period for the lamps has elapsed, the voltage is automatically shutoff to the lamps by the battery saver. While battery saver has voltage disabled, if the ignition is turned to any position other than OFF, any door or liftgate becomes ajar or the UNLOCK button of the remote transmitter is pressed, the battery saver will restore voltage and start the timer again. The amount of time that is required to elapse before the voltage to the lamps is shutoff is 30 minutes (10 minutes if the lights are on due to a door ajar).
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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.