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Wake-Up/Asleep States

Wake-ups are signals that turn ON the Body Control Module (BCM) and cause the BCM to begin active control and/or monitoring. The BCM wake-ups are as follows:
^ Door ajar switches
^ Ignition switch actuation
^ Inadvertent power
^ Battery guard
^ Remote control door lock receiver
^ Driver door unlock actuation
^ Trunk release

Once the ignition switch is turned OFF, a time-out period begins. The length of time before the timer expires depends on the accumulative vehicle mileage. If the mileage is under 24 km (15 mi), the vehicle is assumed to be in the plant or the dealership lot, and the time out period of 3 minutes is used. If the accumulative mileage is greater than 24 km (15 mi), the vehicle is assumed to be in the hands of the customer, and time out period of 20 minutes is used.