Things I've learned so far (from having a battery monitor installed) to reduce 12v battery drain and perhaps extend its life...
I posted this as insights as to what I found drains the 12v battery the most during walkups and while shutdown...I find that most of the features I mention I didn't have activated to begin with and were kind of useless to me...I thought I would just highlight what are the greatest voltage drains for the 12v battery when the ignition is not running...
- Turn off auto folding side mirrors
- Turn off headlight delay after shutdown
- Turn off auto headlights
- Turn off rear hatch proximity sensor
- Set only the driver's door to unlock during walkup
- Set audio system sound to shutoff when the ignition is switched off
I find I need to shut off some of these features because I'm always walking around in my garage with fob in pocket and activating the rear hatch and opening and closing door latches...ha! The headlights produce the greatest power draws when turned on and off without the ignition turned on...
In doing so, I'm able to go roughly 2 days parked with a minimal drop of 0.3v and an ICCU 12v battery recharge of every 2 days...