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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
•
115 Volt AC Power Inverter System
•
Audio and Telematics System
Loss of battery charge may indicate one or more of the
following conditions:
•
The charging system cannot deliver enough electri-
cal power to the vehicle system because the electri-
cal loads are larger than the capability of the charg-
ing 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 Volt, 115 Volt AC, USB
ports) during certain driving conditions (city driving,
towing, frequent stopping).
•
Installing options like additional lights, upfitter elec-
trical accessories, audio systems, alarms and simi-
lar 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, char-
gers, +12 Volt 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 possible:
○
Turn off redundant lights (interior or exterior)
○
Check what may be plugged in to power outlets
+12 Volt, 115 Volts AC, USB ports
○
Check HVAC settings (blower, temperature)
○
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 consecutive trips
and the evaluation of the vehicle and driving pattern
did not help to identify the cause.
DIESEL DISPLAYS
When the appropriate conditions exist, the following
messages display in the instrument cluster display:
•
Exhaust Filter Nearing Full Safely Drive at Consistent
Speeds to Clear
•
Exhaust Filter Full – Power Reduced See Dealer
•
Exhaust System Service Required – See Dealer
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
•
Exhaust System – Filter XX% Full Service Required
See Dealer
•
Exhaust System Regeneration in Process Continue
Driving
•
Exhaust System – Regeneration Completed
DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF)
MESSAGES
This engine meets all required diesel engine emissions
standards. To achieve these emissions standards, your
vehicle is equipped with a state-of-the-art engine and
exhaust system. These systems are seamlessly inte-
grated into your vehicle and managed by the Powertrain
Control Module (PCM). The PCM manages engine com-
bustion to allow the exhaust system's catalyst to trap
and burn Particulate Matter (PM) pollutants, with no
input or interaction on your part.
WARNING!
A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park over
materials that can burn, such as grass or leaves, and
those items coming into contact with your exhaust
system. Do not park or operate your vehicle in areas
where your exhaust system can contact anything that
can burn.
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