Yes know that but trying to alleviate a bunch of people pushing the button to check status and wearing them out/damaging the key pad.
I have 20+ of them in service since they came out, they have not wore the buttons out yet, likely because they never use the buttons.
If they need to see the status they just read it on the radio. Or remove and insert a battery,,,, one battery wakes up all the displays. (Careful not to enter in recall mode if removing and reinserting).
I do agree, it would be nice if the display stayed on. If it is because of energy concerns, really not saving much with an LCD turning off.
But honestly never though of it as a concern, cause they just use the status lights anyway.
You could call moto yourself and open a case on your issue.