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08 - Body and Accessories
11-08-49-001M
November, 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:

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

This bulletin has been revised to add the 2015 ELR and 2015 Chevrolet City Express.
Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 11-08-49-001L.

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
includes vehicles shipped into 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.
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
2015 Chevrolet City Express Procedure
To turn the Transport Mode Off, it will be necessary to remove the X51A Fuse Block — Instrument Panel Cover, push
down the shorting pin and turn the ignition key 2 times to the run position without turning the vehicle on. To put the
Transport Mode back on, with ignition off, remove the X51A Fuse Block — Instrument Panel Cover, pull up the
shorting pin, and turn the ignition key 2 times to the run position without turning the vehicle on. Confirm by message
on display.

2011-2015 Vehicle Procedure (Excluding 2015 Chevrolet City Express)
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.
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.

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.