Dee Gohil

On 5/1/2017 at 8:36 PM, scanner-1 said:

Problem SOLVED.

The switch is located underneath the driver's seat, just to the left of the battery box.

The switch is easily accessed through the outboard most pre-cut section of carpet joined with a plastic cover (see photo). If you remove the seat and peel back the pre-cut carpet covering the battery you will have a much better view. BTW, the seat is very easy to remove.

This switch has got some funky design features. The last 3 pictures should illustrate the features and the solution to my problem.

Notice the channel that guides the sliding switch is in the shape of a C.

I believe the FORWARD position allows the switch to be locked into what I would call Discharge Protection Manual Engagement--use this position when storing or transporting your vehicle to help prevent battery discharge.

The AFT and OUT position is where the switch is located after an automatic triggering of the Discharge Protection logic (think circuit breaker tripped position). With the switch in any position between here and FWD, the Discharge Protection remains active.

The AFT and IN position is visually not very distinct from the AFT and OUT position.  I found it basically by accident and it is more easily determined to be in the correct position by feel rather than visually. The switch on my vehicle does not naturally "like" to go into that position, it takes a little finagling. Verify it's in the correct position by turning the ignition ON and observing the lack of Discharge Protection caution message/yellow battery indication on the MFD.

I suppose this switch tripped because my old battery was weak and/or during the replacement due to low voltage from my jump start pack. Confounding the problem is the switch design--in the darkness of an underseat switch you might think that it just moves forward and aft. You might also not perceive the approximately 1mm difference in position from normal to tripped. Also a switch label and/or a mention in the manual wouldn't hurt!

Thank you Sir. this solution Helped a lot .....wedge a screwdriver in between the switch side wall and twist