Lights on after shutting off the engine

2 messages, Last post on Jan 30, 2008 at 2:57 AM

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#1 of 2 Lights on after shutting off the engine by caliche67 Jan 29, 2008 (7:43 pm)
Quick question: I have both a 2008 CX-7 GT AWD and a 2008 CX-9 GT AWD. On the CX-9, the lights stay ON (if they were "on" while the engine was running) for about 20 seconds or so after I turn off the engine, I'm guessing this is for safety and as a courtesy while you walk away from the vehicle. However, on the CX-7 the lights turn off immediately when I shut off the engine. Is this the way the CX-7 lights are supposed to work? I figure it is a very similar lighting system on both trucks, so why the difference? (Both are equipped with the "Auto" lights setting). Can someone enlighten me please? Thank you! Replies to this message: vbbuilt (Jan 30, 2008 2:57 am)
#2 of 2 Re: Lights on after shutting off the engine [caliche67] by vbbuilt Jan 30, 2008 (2:57 am)
Replying to: caliche67 (Jan 29, 2008 7:43 pm) On the 7, in auto mode, the lights turn off when you turn off the engine. That's just one example of where the CX-9 is more sophisticated than it's cheaper cousin. Vince.