Well found out that the 2021 will only idle for 30 minutes and then shuts off

[robgreg75]

I was in my tahoe at an event Monday and need to do a meeting in it on the computer and it was warm so had it on running the AC. It gives a warming about shutting off in 5 minutes on down but I don't know how to defeat it. Press ok didn't stop it from shutting off.

Anyone know how to extend it? I am sure it is a safety feature due to the no physical key.

 

[Bill 1960]

Surely there must be a way to disable that feature. I have dogs and that would be a dealbreaker.

I bet the PPV / SSV don’t do that. Unless they want the police to buy Fords.

 

[tomgilk]

Hold the start button for a while when you start the car and it will disable that feature. I forget if it's 15 or 30 seconds but a message will pop up and let you know.

 

[B520044]

Can also put in gear, then back to park to reset timer.

 

[robgreg75]

Can also put in gear, then back to park to reset timer.

I was in the back seat doing a meeting with computer on console I was hoping to push a button to stop the shutdown.

 

[robgreg75]

Hold the start button for a while when you start the car and it will disable that feature. I forget if it's 15 or 30 seconds but a message will pop up and let you know.

Cool I will try that next time.

 

[Blueinterceptor]

It does work. I tried it out two hrs ago. Press and hold until message displays

 

[BlaineBug]

I was in my tahoe at an event Monday and need to do a meeting in it on the computer and it was warm so had it on running the AC. It gives a warming about shutting off in 5 minutes on down but I don't know how to defeat it. Press ok didn't stop it from shutting off.

Anyone know how to extend it? I am sure it is a safety feature due to the no physical key.

Same on the 2015-2020 models as well. I believe it's 60 minutes with key fob detected and 30 minutes without. Only 15 minutes when remote start too.

 

[Blueinterceptor]

It does work. I tried it out two hrs ago. Press and hold until message displays

However. It appears you have to do it every time.

 

[Doubeleive]

Put it in service mode it will run until the gas runs out

 

[Dogged]

Surely there must be a way to disable that feature. I have dogs and that would be a dealbreaker.

I bet the PPV / SSV don’t do that. Unless they want the police to buy Fords.

Someone's gong to find out the hard way unfortunately. I would have never figured that and would have left my pups in the A/C from a key start event while going into a restaurant during a road trip.

 

[OverLamb24]

Put it in service mode it will run until the gas runs out

So how do you do that?

 

[Doubeleive]

So how do you do that?

not sure if it will on the 2021 but just press the start button without your foot on the brake pedal until it starts, you could also try buckling the seat belt with the regular idle going.

 

[SSGUNNER]

On a similar topic, not to hijack thread but is there a way to by pass the power shut off when engine is off and ignition in accessory mode? Asking cause I went to a drive in with the kids and every 5 or 10 mins had to cycle the ignition. Didn’t want to turn engine on as we were in the rear and didn’t want to be sucking the exhaust fumes.
On my previous ride, a jeep GC the power shut off was 30mins.

 

[gooffeyguy]

Does it say anything about it in the owners manual, or do the new vehicles not come with those anymore for GM to try to save money?

 

[OverLamb24]

I haven’t seen anything but i couldn’t get it to do anything either.

 

[SSGUNNER]

I’ve searched the paperback OM and didn’t find anything. Also searched in the digital OM via myChevrolet app and no dice.

 

[thompsoj22]

I was in the back seat doing a meeting with computer on console I was hoping to push a button to stop the shutdown.

Sorry, But I have to be the one who say's it. So you were in the back seat having a meeting with your avatar and your worried about the engine shutting off? LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Zpd1229]

On a similar topic, not to hijack thread but is there a way to by pass the power shut off when engine is off and ignition in accessory mode? Asking cause I went to a drive in with the kids and every 5 or 10 mins had to cycle the ignition. Didn’t want to turn engine on as we were in the rear and didn’t want to be sucking the exhaust fumes.
On my previous ride, a jeep GC the power shut off was 30mins.

When the truck is off, keep foot off break and press button. THEN, press and hold the button for a few seconds. This will turn on your gauges and everything. Only thing is, if you need ac you’ll have to turn the ac knob. It will only give you the cold air it hasn’t cycled through yet though and will eventually warm up (in Florida anyway, ).
I learned this myself because when I’m pumping gas I like to watch the gas gauge when I’m not topping off. So I figured I’d press and hold and see what happens. Glad I did.

 

[SSGUNNER]

Interesting will try this, thanks.