I thought saving battery was the main objective of the sleep mode? On my auto, the rear cabin lights turning off coincides with the orange light on the console gear position indicator turning off, after a 16 minute delay.

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Neil

2016 X5 3.0D
2009 X3 3.0D
2005 X5 3.0 Diesel Sport (sold)
2007 320i (sold)