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Turn Menu Off — If Equipped
Push and release the right arrow button to exit
the main menu.
Push and release any instrument cluster display
control button to enter the instrument cluster
display main menu again.
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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:
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The charging system is independent from load
reduction. The charging system performs a diag -
nostic on the charging system continuously.
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If the Battery Charge Warning Light is on it may
indicate a problem with the charging system.
Refer to “Battery Charge Warning Light” in this
chapter 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
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Rear Defroster And Heated Mirrors
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HVAC System
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115 Volt 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.
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Turning on all possible vehicle electrical loads (e.g.
HVAC to max settings, exterior and interior lights,
overloaded power o12 Volts, 115 Volts AC,
USB ports) during certain driving conditions (city
driving, towing, frequent stopping, etc.).
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Installing options like additional lights, upfitter
electrical accessories, audio systems, alarms
and similar devices.
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Unusual driving cycles (short trips separated by
long parking periods).

The vehicle was parked for an extended period
of time (weeks, months).
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The battery was recently replaced and was not
charged completely.
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The battery was discharged by an electrical load
left on when the vehicle was parked.
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The battery was used for an extended period
with the engine not running to supply radio,
lights, chargers, +12 Volts portable appliances
like vacuum cleaners, game consoles and
similar devices.
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