what does the accessory mode do?
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If you turn on Accessory, then turn it off; the Retained Accessory Power feature will let your radio run, windows work, etc for 10 minutes. I wonder if you lose anything in RAP compared to Accessory? Or to put it another way, I wonder if RAP is less drain on the battery than Accessory?
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Sorry, I couldn't help myself. Honestly, I was just saying what many that have read this post have been thinking but wouldn't post.
No offense meant, but really, why haven't you familiarized yourself with your car in all that time?
Also, as others have stated, the 'Accessory Mode' is not unique to the Corvette. It's on almost ALL cars that I have ever owned.
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You've had your Corvette since 2005 and you don't know what the accessory mode is used for!
Sorry, I couldn't help myself. Honestly, I was just saying what many that have read this post have been thinking but wouldn't post.
No offense meant, but really, why haven't you familiarized yourself with your car in all that time?
Also, as others have stated, the 'Accessory Mode' is not unique to the Corvette. It's on almost ALL cars that I have ever owned.
Sorry, I couldn't help myself. Honestly, I was just saying what many that have read this post have been thinking but wouldn't post.
No offense meant, but really, why haven't you familiarized yourself with your car in all that time?
Also, as others have stated, the 'Accessory Mode' is not unique to the Corvette. It's on almost ALL cars that I have ever owned.
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In your other car(s) that have a key ingition switch, have you ever turned the key to the left instead of to the right? If you have, then you have entered into the accessory mode.
I'm sorry but I really can't believe that this thread was actually posted...no offense.
I'm sorry but I really can't believe that this thread was actually posted...no offense.
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Just kiddin!! Just remember. Enjoy LIFE, it has an expiration date!!
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you know that little book that came with the car? give it whirl!!! read it!!! you might find out all kinds of cool stuff, it may even stop you climbing out of the roof if you lose power too....sorry guys could'nt help myself.. lol
