Dodge Durango SRT 2018, Owner'S Manual

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Battery Saver On/Battery Saver
Mode Message — Electrical Load
Reduction Actions — If Equipped
This vehicle is equipped with an Intelligent Bat-
tery Sensor (IBS) to perform additional monitor-
ing 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 per-
forms a diagnostic on the charging system
continuously.
•
If the Battery Charge Warning Light is on it
may indicate a problem with the charging
system. Refer to “Battery Charge Warning
Light” in “Getting To Know Your Instrument
Panel” for further information.
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
•
Rear Defroster And Heated Mirrors
•
HVAC System
•
115V 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 be-
cause the electrical loads are larger than the
capability of 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
+12V, 115V AC, USB ports) during certain
driving conditions (city driving, towing, fre-
quent 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, +12V portable appliances
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 pos-
sible:
– Turn off redundant lights (interior or exte-
rior)
– Check what may be plugged in to power
o12V, 115V AC, USB ports
– Check HVAC settings (blower, tempera-
ture)
– Check the audio settings (volume)
After a trip:
•
Check if any aftermarket equipment was in-
stalled (additional lights, upfitter electrical ac-
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