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Transport Mode

The vehicle is placed in a transport mode at the completion of production to reduce the drain on the battery. Various systems may be altered in how they operate or are disabled when in the transport mode. The vehicle automatically reverts to normal operation after 201 km (125 miles). To disable or turn off the transport mode, carry out the following within 10 seconds:



During vehicle build, some vehicle modules (IPC  , BCM  and RFR  module [if equipped]) are set in factory mode. While in the factory mode the IPC  displays FACTORY MODE CONTACT DEALER in the message center. If the vehicle is set in factory mode, the system does not  automatically exit the mode and must be manually set to either the transport or normal operation mode. When the vehicle build is complete, the vehicle is set to transport mode. While in transport mode, the IPC  displays TRANSPORT MODE CONTACT DEALER in the message center. Transport mode is used to reduce the drain on the battery during longer periods where the vehicle is not used. Various systems may be altered or are disabled when in the transport mode. The vehicle automatically reverts to normal operation mode after being driven 201 km (125 mi). To disable or turn off the transport mode, refer to MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC MODULES .