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202 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
NOTE:
• The charging system is independent from load reduction.
The ch
arging system performs a diagnostic on the
charging system continuously.
• If the Battery Charge Warning Light is on it may indicate a
proble
m with the charging system. Refer to “Battery
Charge Warning Light” in “Warning Lights And
Messages” located in ”Getting To Know Your Instrument
Panel” for further information.
The electrical loads that may be switched off (if equipped), and
vehicle
functions which can be effected by load reduction:
• Heated Seat/Vented Seats/Heated Wheel
• Rear D
efroster And Heated Mirrors
• HVAC S
ystem
• 150W P
ower Inverter System
• Audio
and Telematics System
Loss o
f the battery charge may indicate one or more of the
followin
g conditions:
• The charging system cannot deliver enough electrical
power t
o 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 +12V, 150W, USB ports) during certain
driving conditions (city driving, towing, frequent stop
-
ping).
• I
nstalling options like additional lights, upfitter electrical
access
ories, audio systems, alarms and similar devices.
• Unusual driving cycles (short trips separated by long
parkin
g periods).
• The vehicle was parked for an extended period of time
(weeks,
months).
• The battery was recently replaced and was not charged
comple
tely.
• The battery was discharged by an electrical load left on
when th
e 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.
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