Sleep Mode

[MarkX]

Hi, all, this Forum can be useful for members to contribute "hidden" or at least not obvious traits of these cars for sharing and discussing. I think I may have found another such thing.

Yesterday, I got an alert from my Lincoln Way app saying "Your Vehicle is in Deep Sleep mode and connectivity is temporarily unavailable. Manually turn on your vehicle to deactivate this mode." And the only things showing for Vehicle Status are where it is, the odometer reading, the gas gauge, and the estimated distance to empty. I am travelling and the car has not been started for a few weeks which obviously triggered this condition. It is not discussed in the Owner's Manual.

I understand the logic of this (to not waste battery-charge life on non-necessary drains) but I would have liked to know in advance. Also, I like the phrase "manually turn on your vehicle" as that is virtually impossible to do as it has been a long time since cars were supplied with hand cranks. One still has to press a button on the Conti to get it started, not exactly a manual procedure in my book. Odd choice of words.

Is there a way to put the car into Sleep Mode besides just letting it sit long enough? Had I known, I probably would have done so earlier. Are the parameters for activating this changeable and, if so, how?

Anyone else have experience with this?

 

[MarkX]

Sorry, all, I have done a little more research on this. For instance, there is some discussion of this in the sister Forum for Corsairs but see below from the internet.

NHTSA ID Number: 10174541

Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 48757

Summary

Some customers may experience a notification in the FordPass and/or LincolnWay apps that indicates their vehicle has entered “deep sleep mode”. This mode is enabled due to the vehicle not being started for 14 consecutive days or battery voltage is at/or below 9.5 volts. Some 2020 models will also set a warning if the telematic control unit (TCU) has received an automatic over the air update. The purpose of deep sleep mode is to conserve battery voltage. When deep sleep mode is enabled, the TCU is powered down and all communication with the FordPass and/or LincolnWay apps are disabled. To wake the vehicle from deep sleep mode, manually start the vehicle. More deep sleep mode information can be found in the FordPass or LincolnWay apps under: More > Guides > click in search entry box > type “deep sleep” and click on “Ask”.

 

[dmorneau]

All the vehicles today have so much computers in them they drain the batteries. I have had batteries replaced so often in the past. Most still under warranty, but not all. So now I have a procedure that I do monthly. I hook up the battery to a charger and just do the trickle charge mood over night. This is especially important if you don't drive it long distances, short trips in the city, or days it sits not moving. This so far has made an improvement. Bottom line is, in my opinion, best place for the battery, is in the trunk. It is the place with the least temperature, and moisture changes. Why I think this is 2 vehicle's with this. My 2005 Lincoln LS V8 had it and I finally replaced the factory battery in 2017, 11 years. They are a little more expensive because they require a vent tube attachment that connects to the outside for ventilation.

 

[MarkX]

....a procedure that I do monthly. I hook up the battery to a charger and just do the trickle charge mood over night. This is especially important if you don't drive it long distances, short trips in the city, or days it sits not moving....

This is undoubtedly a good idea if you can do it. I cannot because my car sleeps in an apartment building garage where I have no control of the environment.

Having said that, I had a battery last nine years in a Mercedes S500 that I had kept that way and driven usually in short city trips sometimes undriven for months on end. The dealership service department said they never saw a battery last that long.

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[dmorneau]

This is undoubtedly a good idea if you can do it. I cannot because my car sleeps in an apartment building garage where I have no control of the environment.

Having said that, I had a battery last nine years in a Mercedes S500 that I had kept that way and driven usually in short city trips sometimes undriven for months on end. The dealership service department said they never saw a battery last that long.

Where was the location of the battery in the Mercedes?

 

[MarkX]

Where was the location of the battery in the Mercedes?

In the trunk.

 

[dmorneau]

In the trunk.

Exactly my point. My Lincoln LS was in the trunk. They would last longer in there mainly because of the constant temperature changes.