maiahsdad

When I turn off the engine in my Cadillac STS-V, the accessories (radio, windows, roof, etc.) will still work for about 15 minutes. With my GS350, it doesn't allow that. Is that a setting issue? I would like for it to continue to work for a short time (like most other vehicles) when I shut the engine off. Any help on correcting this?

Thanks.

JDR76

The only way to retain accessory power is to turn off the car while the gear selector is in a position other than Park (I use neutral). Then you can move the selector to Park and your power will stay on for about 10-15 minutes.

02REX

WTH?!? you know how many push button cars ive had and never thought of doing it this way to keep accessory on?!? (MIND BLOWN)...lol. I always have to turn it off and cycle back to accessory! you should get Nobel Car Peace Prize for that info cuz you just saved me so much hassle! thanks bruh!

BTW, I just transferred from the submarine base in Bangor, WA to California. What part of Washington are you in?

bob256k

THIS SHOULD BE STICKY-ED
thanks I never knew this!

bclexus

It's in the Owners Manual.

When stopping the engine with the shift lever in a position other than P
If the engine is stopped with the shift lever in a position other than P, the engine switch will not be turned off but instead be turned to ACCESSORY mode.

eddie420

Sticky the owners manual! LOL

JDR76

azipod

How do you get the Auto E-brake to engage if you turn the car off in Neutral?

Cwang

This really annoys me, it's a simple software change for Lexus. My Commodore ran all accessories until the driver's door opens, and then some for a period of time after. wish the Lexus did this too.
I shouldn't have to switch on accessories to operate the windows, but the only way around it is to rewire the power with a delay off relay!

yardie876

I don't believe it will engage at all stopping the engine in this manner.
The windows are still controllable after you shut the engine off, until you open up a door. I do wish the radio would still play until the door is opened. I also wish the car stayed running when remote started and a door is opened, but that's beating a dead horse lol.

shurik74

iTrader: (5)

Put in Neutral, turn car off, switch to Parking... Accessory mode still ON...

azipod

Does doing this set the auto e-brake? I'm concern that if we do this on an inline or a hill, the car will roll away if the e-brake isn't engaged.

JDR76

No, it will not do it automatically until you cycle through the power again. So you need to put it in N, push the on/off button, put it in P, then reach down and push the parking brake button

bclexus

When you put the shift selector in Park (after turning off the ignition with the shift selector in Neutral) the car is not going anywhere.

Cwang

If I get out of the car, realise that my sunroof is open(why doesn't that close automatically?) I can't just get in and close it or a window, I have to cycle through the ignition stages first. Same goes for before I turn it on.