Extended Storage Switch And BCM Transit Mode (TS 02 08282)

Publication date: 2012-08-28
Reference number: TS 02 08282

EXTENDED STORAGE SWITCH AND BCM TRANSIT MODE

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): TS 02 08282, Date of Issue: August 28, 2012

SUZUKI:	2011~ EQUATOR (A61640)
SECTION:	Body, Cab and Accessories

CONDITION

Vehicle has been prepared for extended storage periods and transport.

CAUSE

To prevent unnecessary draw on the battery during dealer storage and transport periods, the Extended Storage Switch has been placed in the "Inventory Position" and the BCM has been initialized to the "Transit Mode".

CORRECTION

Both the Extended Storage Switch and the BCM are to be put into the "In Service" conditions at the time of customer delivery.

EXTENDED STORAGE SWITCH AND TRANSIT MODE INFORMATION

System	Model Year
Extended Storage Switch	2011 ~
Transit Mode	2012 ~

EXTENDED STORAGE SWITCH

Vehicles will be delivered to the dealer with the Extended Storage Switch set to the "Inventory Position" (fuse disengaged) as shown in Figures 1 and 2 below.

The Extended Storage Switch should be set to the "Inventory Position" while the vehicle is being stored at the dealer.

Operating the Extended Storage Switch

CAUTION: Operating the Extended Storage Switch with the ignition ON can cause electrical system damage.
Make sure the ignition is OFF before changing the Extended Storage Switch position.

SWITCH POSITION DESCRIPTION

Condition	Switch Position	Note
Vehicle is delivered to the dealer	Inventory Position
Technician performs PDI	In Service Position	Place switch back to Inventory Position after PDI.
Customer test drives the vehicle	In Service Position	Place switch back to Inventory Position after the test drive.
Vehicle is being stored at the dealer	Inventory Position
Vehicle is sold and delivered to the customer	In Service Position

Systems Impacted by Extended Storage Switch in "Inventory Position"

Items in this table will not operate or have limited operation when the Extended Storage Switch is in the "Inventory Position" (fuse disengaged).

UNIT AND FUNCTION REFERENCE

Unit/Function	Equator
MIRROR UNIT	X
HEAT CONT UNIT	X
METER	X
DIFF LOCK UNIT	X
FRONT AUX CONTROL	X

NOTE: The Extended Storage Switch is only an aid to improve battery life during vehicle storage at the dealer. If the Extended Storage Switch fuse ever needs service after vehicle delivery , it is acceptable to discard the Extended Storage Switch and replace it with a conventional fuse of the correct amperage rating.

BCM TRANSIT MODE

Vehicles will be delivered to the dealer with the BCM in the "Transit Mode". The BCM should remain in the "Transit Mode" until the vehicle is sold and delivered to the customer.

Determining Transit Mode Status

Transit Mode - When the ignition is turned from OFF to ON the turn signal indicators will illuminate (light up) for 1 minute.
In Service Mode (not in transit mode) - When the ignition is turned from OFF to ON the turn signal indicators stay OFF (do not illuminate),

Cancelling Transit Mode

Turn the ignition OFF.
Do the following at the same time for 2 seconds:
- Move wiper switch to the High position (all the way down), and
- Move turn signal switch to the Left position (all the way down).

NOTE: The Transit Mode can only be cancelled. You cannot switch back to Transit Mode once it has been cancelled. Transit Mode should not be cancelled until just prior to customer delivery.

Systems Impacted by BCM in Transit Mode

With the ignition ON, all BCM functions operate when in Transit Mode. Items in this table will not work with the ignition OFF when the BCM is in Transit Mode.

BCM FUNCTIONS DESCRIPTION

Function	Equator
Door Lock/Unlock by CDL SW	X
Door Lock/Unlock by intelligent key or remote keyless entry	X
Light reminder chime	X
Room lamp timer control	X
External lamp lighting on	X
Fog lamp lighting on	X
Headlamp auto off function by passing SW	X
Set anti-theft alarm	X
Trunk/back door opening by intelligent key or remote keyless entry	X
Panic alarm active	X