2003 Oldsmobile Aurora Owner's Manual - Page 134

Battery Load Management The battery load management feature is designed to monitor the vehicle's electrical load and determine when the battery is in a heavy discharge condition. During times of high electrical loading, the engine may idle at a higher rpm setting than normal to make sure the battery charges. High electrical loads may occur when several of the following are on: headlamps, high beams, fog lamps, rear window defogger, blower fan, heated seats and engine cooling fans. If your vehicle's battery remains in a heavy discharge condition for a long period of time, the fan, rear defogger, heated seats and heated mirrors will be disabled and the DIC will display BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE. This can happen either under long periods of idling or low speed driving with high electrical loading, or in the event of a charging system fault. Accessory Power Outlets With accessory power outlets you can plug in auxiliary electrical equipment such as a cellular telephone or CB radio. The accessory power outlet (12-volt) is located on the front passenger's side of the vehicle, near the floor on the console. Your vehicle may have a small cap that must be pulled down to access the accessory power outlet. If it does, when not using the outlet be sure to cover it with the protective cap. The accessory power outlet will only operate when the ignition is in ON and for 10 minutes after turning the ignition off. If you would like the accessory power outlet to operate regardless of ignition position, and for extended periods of time, see "Engine Compartment Fuse Block under Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-92 or contact your dealer. Noficer When using an accessory power outlet, maximum eieciricai ioaa rnusi noi exceeci i 5 amps. Always turn off any electrical equipment when not in use. Leaving electrical equipment on for extended periods will drain your battery. 3-2 1