Trip Computer; Warning Lights And Messages - Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT 2018 Owner's Manual

• Turning on all possible vehicle electrical loads
(e.g. HVAC to max settings, exterior and
interior lights, overloaded power outlets
+12V, 150W, USB ports) during certain driv-
ing 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, +12V portable appliances
like vacuum cleaner's, 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)
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– Check what may be plugged in to power
outlets +12V, 150W, 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-
cessories, 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.

TRIP COMPUTER

Push and release the up or down arrow button
until the Trip A or Trip B icon is highlighted in the
instrument cluster display (Toggle left or right to
select Trip A or Trip B). Push and release the OK
button to display the Trip information.
Trip A
• Shows the total distance traveled for Trip A
since the last reset.
• Shows the elapsed time traveled for Trip A
since the last reset.
• Shows instantaneous fuel consumption for
Trip A since the last reset.
Trip B
• Shows the total distance traveled for Trip B
since the last reset.
• Shows the elapsed time traveled for Trip B
since the last reset.
• Shows instantaneous fuel consumption for
Trip B since the last reset.
Elapsed Time
Shows the total elapsed time of travel since the
last reset when the ignition switch is in the ACC
position. Elapsed time will increment when the
ignition switch is in the ON or START position.
To Reset A Trip Function
Reset will only occur while a resettable function
is selected (highlighted). Push and hold the OK
button to clear the resettable function being
displayed.
WARNING LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
The warning/indicator lights will illuminate in the
instrument panel together with a dedicated mes-
sage and/or acoustic signal when applicable.
These indications are indicative and precaution-
ary and as such must not be considered as
exhaustive and/or alternative to the information
contained in the Owner's Manual, which you are
advised to read carefully in all cases. Always