Interior Lights -- Auto OFF?
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Interior Lights -- Auto OFF?
I am enjoying my 2012 RX350 that I recently purchased from a friend. However, the other day I accidentally left the right rear pax door slightly ajar and the next day, the battery (OEM) was way too low to start the car. A slow overnight charge brought the battery back to life and all appears well. I am mystified as to why there is no "Auto-OFF" function that would automatically turn OFF the interior light (after say 20 seconds?) in the event of a inadvertent open door. Am I missing something here? Perhaps a light system switch or programming adjustment? Thanks!
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I'm not sure what's going on. I'd frequently forget and leave a reading light on when I had my 2013 RX (and now my Highlander) and it would always turn off after 15 minutes or so, saving the battery.
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Same here!
Yep, I have left the interior light (s) on in my 2013 RX and they also shut off. If I remember, the was an informational msg on the dash display as well telling me the battery save mode had activated..Saved my NEW Lexus Battery!
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I am enjoying my 2012 RX350 that I recently purchased from a friend. However, the other day I accidentally left the right rear pax door slightly ajar and the next day, the battery (OEM) was way too low to start the car. A slow overnight charge brought the battery back to life and all appears well. I am mystified as to why there is no "Auto-OFF" function that would automatically turn OFF the interior light (after say 20 seconds?) in the event of a inadvertent open door. Am I missing something here? Perhaps a light system switch or programming adjustment? Thanks!
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