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Service Bulletin

08 - Body and Accessories

Bulletin No.:

11-08-49-001E

Date:

January, 2013

TECHNICAL
Subject:

Transport Mode On Message Displayed in Driver Information Center (DIC) and/or
Battery Light is Flashing (Follow Procedure as Outlined Below)

Models:

2013 Buick Encore
2011-2013 Buick Regal
2012-2013 Buick Verano
2010-2013 Cadillac SRX
2013 Cadillac ATS, XTS
2010-2013 Chevrolet Camaro
2011-2013 Chevrolet Cruze, Volt
2012-2013 Chevrolet Orlando (Canada), Sonic
2013 Chevrolet Spark, Trax

This bulletin is being revised to add the 2013 Chevrolet Trax. Please discard Corporate
Bulletin Number 11-08-49-001D (Section 08 – Body and Accessories).

Condition

Correction

Some customers may comment that there is a
"Transport Mode On" message displayed in the DIC
and/or the red battery light is flashing. The transport
mode is intended for use on vehicles being shipped
outside of the United States and Canada.
For the 2013 model year, some products will be
shipped from the assembly plant with the
Transportation Mode On. The feature reduces the
electrical load on the battery when the vehicle is
parked, which extends the battery stand time.
To alert the operator that the mode is on, the red battery
telltale will be flashing and if equipped with a DIC, it will
display a Transport Mode On message. When the
Transport mode is on, the Remote Keyless Entry (key
fobs) is disabled, as well content theft deterrent and exit
lighting timers are reduced.
When the vehicle is running, the only difference in
operation will be the DIC Message and Battery Telltale
on. The Remote Keyless Entry function is restored with
the ignition in run.
The intent of the feature is to prolong battery stand
time. The mode may be left on while the vehicle is in
dealer inventory. Also a customer may want to use the
mode if the vehicle is going to be stored. The method to
turn the mode off is the same to turn the mode on. See
below for the method to turn the mode off and on.

2011-2013 Vehicle Procedure

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To turn the Transport Mode On/Off, it will be necessary
to start the engine, activate the hazard flashers, press
the brake pedal, then press and hold the Start/Stop
button or turn the ignition key to the crank position for
15 seconds. The same steps are used to turn on the
feature.

2010 Chevrolet Camaro Procedure
To turn the Transport Mode On/Off, it will be necessary
to activate the hazard flashers, turn the ignition key to
the crank position, and then hold it in the crank position
for 15 seconds. The Transport Mode Off message will
be displayed and the Battery light will turn off.

2010 Cadillac SRX Procedure
To turn the Transport Mode On/Off, it will be necessary
to push and hold the Start/Stop button while the brake
is applied for 15 seconds or until the Transport Mode
Off message is displayed. For SRX, if Transport Mode
is active, this causes the RKE system to only work
when the ignition is On or the BCM is awake
(approximately 20 minutes after ignition off).

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January, 2013

Bulletin No.: 11-08-49-001E

Note: On vehicles that are shipped from the
assembly plant with the transportation mode on,
turning the feature off is included in the normal PDI
process time. No additional warranty claims should
be submitted to disable or enable this feature.

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