Keep Climate On If Passengers Remain After Driver Exits
Summary
Don’t turn off the climate or screen if cabin camera detects passengers still inside.
How It Would Work
When the driver exits the vehicle, the car should check seat occupancy sensors and/or the cabin camera before deciding to power down or enter sleep mode.
If any passenger is still detected (occupied seat + seatbelt or clear visual detection), the vehicle should:
- Keep climate control active (or switch to a low-power “Keep Climate On” state)
- Keep the screen and systems available
- Only fully power down once all occupants have left
Optional settings:
- Toggle the feature on/off
- Choose timeout (e.g. 5 / 10 / 15 minutes)
- Prefer low-power climate mode to save battery
This would be especially useful for families, ride-share drivers, and anyone who frequently leaves passengers in the car for short periods.
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