Battery Saver Mode (Transport Mode) (If Equipped)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Chevrolet Trax and 2015 Buick Encore. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Battery saver mode (transport mode) reduces the parasitic load of some modules during overseas shipment or during vehicle storage conditions. This improves the drain time on the battery (up to 70 days without the battery going dead). When a vehicle is in transport/storage, some features may have reduced functionality while in the battery saver mode, such as disabling the Remote Function Actuator or content theft features. Battery saver mode is initiated by turning on the hazard flashers, applying the brake pedal, and then turning the ignition key to the start position or pushing the ignition mode switch with the foot on the brake for greater than 15 seconds. The mode is disengaged by repeating the previous process. The DIC (if equipped) will display Transport Mode is On when battery saver mode is enabled and Transport Mode is Off when battery saver mode is disabled. For vehicles not equipped with a DIC, the battery indicator light will constantly flash on the Instrument Cluster when battery saver mode is enabled. This feature can be used as many times as necessary if the vehicle is to be stored for an extended period of time.

Battery saver mode incorporates a latching relay that when enabled disconnects some modules from their ignition power or memory power sources. When battery saver mode is enabled and the vehicle is switched OFF, the BCM sends a momentary command to unlatch the relay disconnecting power up to 1 min after RAP is inactive. Every time the vehicle is switched ON the BCM will send a momentary command to latch the battery saver relay. This allows the use of all features when the ignition is ON. The BCM will send another command to unlatch the relay once the vehicle is switched OFF and RAP is inactive.