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The OBDII data lets us read current out of the DC-DC convertor so power used by various things can be determined by switching then ON and OFF. Consider these as "ballpark" values as current out of converter constantly jumps around by up to +/- 4 amps. Will add various items to this post as they get collected. ReadyTo-Run: About 200 watts - nothing else turned on. Outside Lights: Parking/Low Beam/High Beam = 75 / 220 / 363 watts Inside Roof Lights: Insignificant, can't measure, certainly less than 10 watts Heater Fan: Speeds 1 / 3 / 5 / 7 = 25 / 50 / 130 / 220 watts Seat Heaters: Both set to '1' = 145 watts Power Steering: 45 to 110 watts from HVB (not DC-DC). Measured sitting on concrete while turning wheel +/- 1/4 turn at about one cycle per 2 seconds, then 1 cycle per second (the higher reading). Surprised it was so low but expect it could be a lot higher on the road (?) since its powered from the HVB.

Hi Everyone, I recently pruchased a certified, preowned 2013 C-MAX hybrid SEL and have a problem. I'm the kind of guy who loves tech stuff, pushing buttons, and getting setting just right. So, the other day (day 3 of ownership), I'm sitting in my car (it's off), in our parking garage, and getting everything setup just right, when all of a sudden I get a message to the effect of battery power saver mode off. The MFT screen gets a progress car on it, and within a minute or 2, the screen turns off. My only option is to turn the car on if I want to contoniue using the screen. I did some research online, but everything I found kept directing me to people who have a a traditional (non-hybrid) cars, or an electric car. ...so I'm a little lost. -I read a lot of comments about disconnecting the battery and resetting it. ...sounds a bit dangerous for my liking. I spoke to someone at my dealership (she was the receptionist in the service center, but assured me she knew what she was talking about.) ...after a few minute of jargon she goes off into a crazy rant about how hybrids are computers, and computers will rule all humans one day (I wish I was joking). -Anyway, a customer who was getting some maitainance done overheard my conversation, and said the symptoms my car was having sounded a bit off. I understand that after a certain amount of time, the battery saver feature would be helpful so I don't drain my battery. However, I dont get that I can't sit in my car and listen to the radio for even a matter of a few minutes with the car off. One of my favourite pastimes is going to the drive-in movie theater. Their directions are to turn the car off, and switch it to accessory mode. -Am I to believe, that with all the tech my car has, I cant accomplish this simple task? Does anyone have any experience with this problem? Thanks for any feedback!