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08 - Body and Accessories
11-08-49-001J
March, 2014

TECHNICAL
Subject:

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

Models:

2011-2014 Buick Regal
2012-2014 Buick Verano
2013-2014 Buick Encore
2014 Buick LaCrosse
2010-2014 Cadillac SRX
2013-2014 Cadillac ATS, XTS
2014 Cadillac CTS Sedan, ELR
2010 Chevrolet Camaro
2011-2014 Chevrolet Cruze, Volt
2012-2014 Chevrolet Orlando (Canada), Sonic
2013-2014 Chevrolet Spark, Trax
2014 Chevrolet Caprice PPV, Corvette, Impala, Malibu, Silverado 1500, Spark EV, SS
2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500/3500, Suburban, Tahoe
2014 GMC Sierra 1500
2015 GMC Sierra 2500/3500, Yukon Models, Yukon XL Models

This bulletin has been revised to update the Models, add the 2015 Model Year and update the
information under the Condition. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 11-08-49-001I.

Condition
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
over long distances, and outside of the United States
and Canada.
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. 24 hours after
transport mode is turned on, with the vehicle Off, the
key must be used to enter the vehicle, as the following
functions will be disabled: Passive Entry, Remote
Keyless Entry, Content Theft. Exit lighting timers will
function but will be reduced.
Note: For PEPS vehicles in transportation mode, the
key fob will operate for the Start/Stop button, as long as
the fob is inside the vehicle.

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When the vehicle is running, the only difference in
operation will be the DIC Message and Battery Telltale
on. The Passive Entry and Remote Keyless Entry
functions are 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.
Refer to the section below for the method to turn the
mode off and on.

Correction
2011-2015 Vehicle Procedure
To turn the Transport Mode On/Off, it will be necessary
to start the vehicle, activate the hazard flashers, press
the brake pedal (automatic transmission) or clutch
pedal (manual transmission) then press and hold the
Start/Stop button or turn the ignition key to the crank
position for 15 seconds. (The engine will turn Off on
push button vehicles.) The same steps are used to turn
on the feature.

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Note: When removing the Chevrolet SS from
Transport mode, the “Service Front Camera” message
may appear in the DIC, no codes are set and should
appear only one time. Cycle ignition once to clear. No
diagnostics or repairs are required.

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.

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

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).
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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technicians of conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or to provide information that could assist in the proper
service of a vehicle. Properly trained technicians have the equipment, tools, safety instructions, and know-how to do a
job properly and safely. If a condition is described, DO NOT assume that the bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your
vehicle will have that condition. See your GM dealer for information on whether your vehicle may benefit from the
information.

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