RAM 1500 2019, User Manual

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NOTE:
If the indicator message illuminates when
you start the vehicle, the Oil Life indicator
system did not reset. If necessary, repeat this
procedure.
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 sta-
tus of the vehicle battery.
In cases when the IBS detects charging sys-
tem 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 mes-
sage “Battery Saver On Some Systems May
Have Reduced Power” 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 charg-
ing 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 Seats/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 prop-
erly.
• Turning on all possible vehicle electrical
loads (e.g. HVAC to max settings, exterior
and interior lights, overloaded power out-
lets +12V, 115V AC, USB ports) during
certain driving conditions (city driving, tow-
ing, frequent stopping).
• Installing options like additional lights, up-
fitter electrical accessories, audio systems,
alarms and similar devices.
• Unusual driving cycles (short trips sepa-
rated 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.
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