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Transit Mode

Transit Mode is used to prevent excessive battery drain during movement of the vehicle from the manufacturing point to the dealer. After vehicle manufacture, the BC1 is programmed with correct market and equipment information and placed in transit mode.

Transit mode allows some limited electrical functionality.

TRANSIT MODE LIMITED FUNCTIONS

Function Limits
Interior/Map Lights Auto shut off after 1 minute instead of 16
Heated Rear Window Limited to 1 minute operating time
Heated Windshield Limited to 1 minute operating time
AC Blower Limited to 1 minute operating time
Exterior Lights Operate only in ignition position 1, 2, or 3
DWA Siren Always Disarmed

The electrical load management system is changed at the VPC or dealer to normal mode using the DISplus.