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Battery Guard Function

The Battery Guard function provides protection from parasitic loads and from excessive battery drain caused by high current loads inadvertently left on after the ignition is "OFF." The system is comprised of Controlled Power, Inadvertent Exterior Lamp Control, Inadvertent Load Control and Storage Mode.