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Software Reinstall (Lead Acid Battery)

  1. Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove And Replace) .
  2. Connect an LV battery maintainer to make sure power is not lost during the software reinstall.
    CAUTION: If using a 50A or 80A maintainer, make sure the maintainer is set to "Lead Acid" or "Half Power" mode. Failure to do so could damage the LV battery.
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  3. Enable Service Mode. See Service Mode .
  4. Go to the Service Mode menu: touch the Service Mode "wrench" icon at the bottom of the vehicle touchscreen.
    NOTE: Alternatively, for vehicles with older firmware versions: Touch Controls  (vehicle icon), and then touch Service Mode  .
  5. On the vehicle touchscreen, touch Software Reinstall > Reinstall  .
  6. Once the reinstallation is complete, check that the release notes appear on the touchscreen, indicating a successful reinstallation.
  7. Disconnect the LV maintainer.
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  8. Disable Service Mode. See SERVICE MODE .
  9. Install the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove And Replace) .
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