Battery Saver
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
When ignition is OFF or the key is out, the battery saver timer feature provides timed automatic shut-off of power to the courtesy lamps, the demand lamps and the warning chimes. The battery saver has a time-out period of 10 minutes. If the battery saver has the power to the courtesy lamps, the demand lamps and the warning chimes turned off, it will restore power to the courtesy lamps, the demand lamps and the warning chimes when any of the following interactions is detected:
- the ignition key is put in the ignition
- the ignition is turned in any position other than OFF
- any door becomes ajar
- any button of a remote or exterior device which provides access to the vehicle is pressed (keyfob, keypad).
The battery saver will also reset the 10 minute timer if any of the above interactions occur. The inputs are:
- ignition switch position
- key in ignition switch
- driver door ajar switch
- front passenger door ajar switch
- rear left door ajar switch
- rear right door ajar switch
- illuminated entry request (from the automatic transmission module, keyfob valid Transponder Identification Code (TIC), key cylinder lock/unlock)
The outputs are:
- interior lamp relay
- battery saver relay
- warning chimes (internal to the GEM)