Dodge Charger: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY / Battery Saver On/Battery Saver Mode Message — Electrical Load Reduction Actions
— If Equipped
This vehicle is equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) to perform
additional monitoring of the electrical system and status of the vehicle battery.
In cases when the IBS detects charging system failure, or the vehicle battery
conditions are deteriorating, electrical load reduction actions will take place
to extend the driving time and distance of the vehicle.
This is done by reducing power to or turning off non-essential electrical loads.
Load reduction is only active when the engine is running. It will display a message
if there is a risk of battery depletion to the point where the vehicle may stall
due to lack of electrical supply, or will not restart after the current drive cycle.
When load reduction is activated, the message “Battery Saver On” or “Battery
Saver Mode” will appear in the instrument cluster.
These messages indicate the vehicle battery has a low state of charge and continues
to lose electrical charge at a rate that the charging system cannot sustain.
NOTE:
- The charging system is independent from load reduction. The charging system
performs a diagnostic on the charging system continuously.
- If the Battery Charge Warning Light is on it may indicate a problem with
the charging system.
The electrical loads that may be switched off (if equipped), and vehicle functions
which can be affected by load reduction:
- Heated Seat/Vented Seats/Heated Wheel
- Heated/Cooled Cup Holders — If Equipped
- Rear Defroster And Heated Mirrors
- HVAC System
- 115 Volts AC Power Inverter System
- Audio and Telematics System
Loss of the battery charge may indicate one or more of the following conditions:
- The charging system cannot deliver enough electrical power to the vehicle
system because the electrical loads are larger than the capability of the charging
system. The charging system is still functioning properly.
- Turning on all possible vehicle electrical loads (e.g. HVAC to max settings,
exterior and interior lights, overloaded power outlets +12 Volts, 115 Volts
AC, USB ports) during certain driving conditions (city driving, towing, frequent
stopping).
- Installing options like additional lights, upfitter electrical accessories,
audio systems, alarms and similar devices.
- Unusual driving cycles (short trips separated by long parking periods).
- The vehicle was parked for an extended period of time (weeks, months).
- The battery was recently replaced and was not charged completely.
- The battery was discharged by an electrical load left on when the vehicle
was parked.
- The battery was used for an extended period with the engine not running
to supply radio, lights, chargers, +12 Volts portable appli- ances like vacuum
cleaners, game consoles and similar devices.
What to do when an electrical load reduction action message is present (“Battery
Saver On” or “Battery Saver Mode”)
During a trip:
- Reduce power to unnecessary loads if possible:
- Turn off redundant lights (interior or exterior)
- Check what may be plugged in to power outlets +12 Volts, 115 Volts AC,
USB ports
- Check HVAC settings (blower, tempera- ture)
- Check the audio settings (volume)
After a trip:
- Check if any aftermarket equipment was installed (additional lights, upfitter
electrical accessories, audio systems, alarms) and review specifications if
any (load and Ignition Off Draw currents).
- Evaluate the latest driving cycles (distance, driving time and parking time).
- The vehicle should have service performed if the message is still present
during consecu- tive trips and the evaluation of the vehicle and driving pattern
did not help to identify the cause.
Push and release the up
or down arrow button until
the desired Selectable Menu item is displayed in the instrument cluster display.
Follow the Menu or submenu prompts as desired...
The warning/indicator lights will illuminate in the instrument panel together
with a dedicated message and/or acoustic signal when applicable. These indications
are indicative and precautionary and as such must not be considered as exhaustive...
Other information:
Programming the key fob may be performed by an authorized dealer.
NOTE:
Once a key fob is programmed to a vehicle, it cannot be re-purposed and
reprogrammed to another vehicle.
Only key fobs that are programmed to the vehicle electronics can be used
to start and operate the vehicle...
The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are equipped with a Switchable
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) which is used to secure a child restraint system.
The figure below illustrates the locking feature for each seating position.
If the passenger seating position is equipped with an ALR and is being used for
normal usage, only pull the seat belt webbing out far enough to comfortably wrap
around the occupant’s mid-section so as to not activate the ALR...