Warning Lights And Messages; Red Warning Lights - Jeep Compass 2022 Owner's Manual

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 condi-
tions (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, +12 Volts 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 into power

outlets +12 Volts, 150W, 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.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES

The warning/indicator lights will illuminate in the
instrument panel together with a dedicated
message and/or acoustic signal when applicable.
These indications are indicative and precautionary
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 refer to the
information in this chapter in the event of a failure
indication. All active telltales will display first if
applicable. The system check menu may appear
different based upon equipment options and
current vehicle status. Some telltales are optional
and may not appear.
R W L
ED ARNING IGHTS
Air Bag Warning Light
This warning light will illuminate to
indicate a fault with the air bag, and will
turn on for four to eight seconds as a bulb
check when the ignition is placed in the
ON/RUN position. This light will illuminate with a
single chime when a fault with the air bag has been
detected, it will stay on until the fault is cleared. If
the light is either not on during startup, stays on, or
turns on while driving, have the system inspected
at an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
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