Battery Saver On/Battery Saver Mode Message - Electrical Load Reduction Actions - If Equipped - Jeep CHEROKEE 2020 Owner's Manual

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ATTERY AVER N ATTERY
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ODE ESSAGE LECTRICAL
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EDUCTION CTIONS F
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 display.
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These messages indicate the vehicle battery
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has a low state of charge and continues to lose
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electrical charge at a rate that the charging
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system cannot sustain.
NOTE:
The charging system is independent from

load reduction. The charging system
performs 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 "Warning Lights And Messages"
located in this section for further information.
The electrical loads that may be switched off (if
equipped), and vehicle functions which can be
effected by load reduction:
Heated Seats / Vented Seats / Heated Wheel

Heated / Cooled Cup Holders — If Equipped

Rear Defroster And Heated Mirrors

HVAC System

150W Power Inverter System

Audio and Telematics System
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
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 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
+12 Volts, 150W, USB ports) during certain
driving conditions (city driving, towing,
frequent stopping).
Installing options like additional lights,
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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.
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