Dodge Challenger (2022 year). Manual in english

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE

LLUMINATED

UPHOLDERS

—

QUIPPED

The front cupholders are equipped with a light ring

that illuminates the cupholders for the front

passengers. The light ring is controlled by the

dimmer control

page 49.

Light Ring In Front Cupholder

USB/AUX C

ONTROL

Located in the front storage area of the center

console, this feature allows an external USB device

to be connected to the audio system.
Plugging in a smartphone device to a USB port may

activate Android Auto™ or Apple CarPlay®

features, if equipped

USB/AUX Ports

NOTE:

Charge unsupported devices with the Charge Only

USB ports. If an unsupported device is plugged into

a Media USB port, a message will display on the

touchscreen that the device is not supported by

the system.

LECTRICAL

OWER

UTLETS

Your vehicle is equipped with 12 Volt (13 Amp)

power outlets that can be used to power cellular

phones, small electronics and other low powered

electrical accessories. The power outlets are

labeled with either a “key” or a “battery” symbol to

indicate how the outlet is powered. Power outlets

labeled with a key symbol can be powered when

the ignition is in the ACC or ON/RUN position, while

the outlets labeled with a battery symbol are

connected directly to the battery and powered at

all times.
These power outlets can also operate a

conventional cigar lighter unit.
The front power outlet is located next to the

storage area on the integrated center stack of the

instrument panel.

Power Outlet — Integrated Center Stack Front

1 — USB 1 Port
2 — AUX Jack
3 — USB 2 Port

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE

(Continued)

NOTE:

The front integrated center stack power outlet can

be changed from switched ignition to constant

battery powered by moving the integrated center

stack fuse #12 in the Rear Power Distribution

Center from fuse location “IGN” to “B+”

page 277.

In addition to the front center stack power outlet,

there is also a power outlet located in the center

console to the left of the media hub.

Power Outlet — Center Console

NOTE:

All accessories connected to these powered

outlets should be removed or turned off when the

vehicle is not in use to protect the battery against

discharge.

Power Outlet Fuse Locations

1 — #12 Fuse 20A Yellow Power Outlet Integrated

Center Stack
2 — #38 Fuse 20A Yellow Power Outlet Center

Console

WARNING!

To avoid serious injury or death:



Only devices designed for use in this type of

outlet should be inserted into any 12 Volt

outlet.



Do not touch with wet hands.



Close the lid when not in use and while driving

the vehicle.



If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an

electric shock and failure.

CAUTION!



Do not exceed the maximum power of 160

Watts (13 Amps) at 12 Volts. If the 160 Watt

(13 Amp) power rating is exceeded the fuse

protecting the system will need to be replaced.



Power outlets are designed for accessory

plugs only. Do not insert any other object in

the power outlets as this will damage the

outlet and blow the fuse. Improper use of the

power outlet can cause damage not covered

by your New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

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WINDOWS

OWER

INDOW

ONTROLS

The window switches on the driver's door control

all the door windows.

Power Window Switches

The passenger door window can also be operated

by using the single window controls on the

passenger door trim panel. The window controls

will operate only when the ignition is in the ACC or

ON/RUN position.

NOTE:

The power window switches will remain active for

up to 10 minutes after the ignition is placed in the

OFF position. Opening either front door will cancel

this feature. The timing is programmable within

Uconnect Settings

page 123.



Many accessories that can be plugged in draw

power from the vehicle's battery, even when

not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.). Eventu

ally, if plugged in long enough, the vehicle's

battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade

battery life and/or prevent the engine from

starting.



Accessories that draw higher power (i.e.,

coolers, vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.), will

degrade the battery even more quickly. Only

use these intermittently and with greater

caution.



After the use of high power draw accessories,

or long periods of the vehicle not being started

(with accessories still plugged in), the vehicle

must be driven a sufficient length of time to

allow the alternator to recharge the vehicle's

battery.



Power outlets are designed for accessory

plugs only. Do not hang any type of accessory

or accessory bracket from the plug. Improper

use of the power outlet can cause damage.

CAUTION!

WARNING!

Never leave children unattended in a vehicle,

and do not let children play with power windows.

Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or

in a location accessible to children, and do not

leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with

Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ in the ACC or ON/RUN

position. Occupants, particularly unattended

children, can become entrapped by the windows

while operating the power window switches.

Such entrapment may result in serious injury or

death.

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Automatic Window Features

The driver and, in some models, passenger power

window switches have an Auto-Down feature. Push

the window switch to the second detent, release,

and the window will go down automatically.
To open the window part way, push the window

switch to the first detent and release it when you

want the window to stop.
To stop the window from going all the way down

during the Auto-Down operation, pull up on the

switch briefly.

IND

UFFETING

Wind buffeting can be described as the perception

of pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound

in the ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting

with the windows down, or the sunroof (if

equipped) in certain open or partially open

positions. This is a normal occurrence and can be

minimized. If the buffeting occurs with the windows

open, partially close the windows to minimize the

buffeting. If the buffeting occurs with the sunroof

open, adjust the sunroof opening to minimize the

buffeting or open any window.

POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED

The power sunroof switch is located between the

sun visors on the overhead console.

Power Sunroof Switch

1 — Sunroof Close Switch
2 — Sunroof Open Switch
3 — Vent Switch

WARNING!



Never leave children unattended in a vehicle,

or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Never

leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in a

location accessible to children. Do not leave

the ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless

Enter ‘n Go™ in the ACC or ON/RUN position.

Occupants, particularly unattended children,

can become entrapped by the power sunroof

while operating the power sunroof switch.

Such entrapment may result in serious injury

or death.



In a collision, there is a greater risk of being

thrown from a vehicle with an open sunroof.

You could also be seriously injured or killed.

Always fasten your seat belt properly and

make sure all passengers are also properly

secured.



Do not allow small children to operate the

sunroof. Never allow your fingers, other body

parts, or any object, to project through the

sunroof opening. Injury may result.

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PENING

LOSING

UNROOF

Express Open/Close
Push the switch rearward and release it within

one-half second, the sunroof and sunshade will

open automatically and stop at full open position.
Push the switch forward and release it within

one-half second and the sunroof will close

automatically from any position.
During Express Open or Express Close operation,

any other movement of the sunroof switch will stop

the sunroof.
Manual Open/Close
Push and hold the switch rearward, the sunroof

and sunshade will open and automatically stop at

full open position.
Push and hold the switch forward and the sunroof

will close from any position and stop at a full closed

position.
Any release of the switch during open or close

operation will stop the sunroof movement. The

sunroof will remain in a partially opened position

until the switch is operated and held again.

Venting The Sunroof
Push and release the Vent switch within one half

second and the sunroof will open to the vent

position. During Express Vent operation, any other

actuation of the sunroof switches will stop the

sunroof operation.

INCH

ROTECT

EATURE

—

QUIPPED

This feature will detect an obstruction in the

closing of the sunroof during the Express Close

operation. If an obstruction in the path of the

sunroof is detected, the sunroof will automatically

retract. Remove the obstruction if this occurs.

NOTE:

If three consecutive sunroof close attempts result

in Pinch Protect reversals, Pinch Protect will

disable and the sunroof must be closed in Manual

Mode.

UNSHADE

PERATION

The sunshade can be opened manually. However,

the sunshade will open automatically as the

sunroof opens.

NOTE:

The sunshade cannot be closed if the sunroof is

open.

UNROOF

AINTENANCE

Use only a non-abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to

clean the glass panel. Periodically check for and

clear out any debris that may have collected in the

tracks.

GNITION

PERATION

NOTE:



The power sunroof switch can remain active in

Accessory Delay for up to approximately

10 minutes after the vehicle’s ignition is placed

to the OFF position. Opening either front door

will cancel this feature.



This feature is programmable using the Ucon

nect system

page 123.

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HOOD

PENING

OOD

To open the hood, two latches must be released.
1. Pull the release lever located underneath the

driver’s side of the instrument panel.

Hood Release Lever

2. Reach under the hood, push the safety catch

to the left and lift the hood.

Hood Safety Catch Location

LOSING

OOD

In one continuous motion, pull down on the front

edge of the hood with moderate force until the

angle is below the crossover point (where the gas

props are no longer resisting) and let the hood

continue to fall closed from its own inertia.

TRUNK

PENING

RUNK

The trunk may be opened in several ways:



Power trunk release button on the instrument

panel



Trunk button on the key fob



Trunk Passive Entry button

page 24



External release switch located on the under

side of the decklid overhang

NOTE:

The release feature will function only when the

vehicle is unlocked.
With the ignition in the ON/RUN position, the trunk

open symbol will display in the instrument cluster

indicating that the trunk is open. The odometer

display will reappear once the trunk is closed.
With the ignition in the OFF position, the trunk

open symbol will display until the trunk is closed.
Power Trunk Release Button

The trunk can be opened from inside the

vehicle using the power trunk release

button located on the instrument panel

to the left of the steering wheel.

WARNING!

Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving

your vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it

could open when the vehicle is in motion and

block your vision. Failure to follow this warning

could result in serious injury or death.

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NOTE:

The automatic transmission must be in PARK

before the button will operate. For manual trans

missions, the vehicle must be in NEUTRAL.
Key Fob Trunk Release Button

Push the power trunk button on the key

fob twice within five seconds to release

the trunk.

Passive Entry Button
Push the trunk Passive Entry button which is

located on the back of the trunk lid. With a valid

Passive Entry key fob within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the

trunk, push the Passive Entry button to open the

trunk.

Trunk Passive Entry Button

LOSING

RUNK

With one or more hands placed on the outside

trunk surface push the trunk lid down until you

hear the trunk lock latch into place.

NOTE:

Before closing the trunk lid, make sure your key fob

is not inside the trunk area. The trunk will latch

then automatically unlock if the key fob is

detected, not allowing the key fob to be locked in

the trunk area.

RUNK

AFETY

Trunk Emergency Release
As a security measure, a trunk internal emergency

release lever is built into the trunk latching

mechanism. In the event of an individual being

locked inside the trunk, the trunk can be opened

by actuating the glow-in-the-dark handle attached

to the trunk latching mechanism.

Trunk Emergency Release

WARNING!

Do not allow children to have access to the

trunk, either by climbing into the trunk from

outside, or through the inside of the vehicle.

Always close the trunk lid when your vehicle is

unattended. Once in the trunk, young children

may not be able to escape, even if they entered

through the rear seat. If trapped in the trunk,

children can die from suffocation or heat stroke.

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NSTRUMENT

LUSTER

ESCRIPTIONS

1. Tachometer



Indicates the engine speed in revolutions

per minute (RPM x 1000).

2. Instrument Cluster Display



When the appropriate conditions exist, this

display shows the instrument cluster

display messages

page 65.

3. Speedometer



Indicates vehicle speed.

4. Temperature Gauge



The temperature gauge shows engine

coolant temperature. Any reading within the

normal range indicates that the engine

cooling system is operating satisfactorily.



The gauge pointer will likely indicate a

higher temperature when driving in hot

weather, up mountain grades, or when

towing a trailer. It should not be allowed to

exceed the upper limits of the normal oper

ating range.

5. Fuel Gauge



The pointer shows the level of fuel in the

fuel tank when the Keyless Push Button

Ignition is in the ON/RUN position.



The fuel pump symbol points to

the side of the vehicle where the

fuel door is located.

NOTE:

The hard telltales will illuminate for a bulb check

when the ignition is first cycled.

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY

Your vehicle is equipped with an instrument cluster

display, which offers useful information to the

driver. With the ignition in the OFF mode, opening/

closing of a door will activate the display for

viewing, and display the total miles, or kilometers,

in the odometer. Your instrument cluster display is

designed to display important information about

your vehicle’s systems and features. Using a driver

interactive display located on the instrument

panel, your instrument cluster display can show

you how systems are working and give you

warnings when they are not. The steering wheel

mounted controls allow you to scroll through the

main menus and submenus. You can access the

specific information you want and make selections

and adjustments.

WARNING!

A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or

others could be badly burned by steam or boiling

coolant. It is recommended to call an authorized

dealer for service if your vehicle overheats

page 271.

CAUTION!

Driving with a hot engine cooling system could

damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge

reads “H,” pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the

vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until

the pointer drops back into the normal range. If

the pointer remains on the “H,” turn the engine

off immediately and call an authorized dealer for

service.

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OCATION

ONTROLS

The instrument cluster display features an

interactive display which is located in the

instrument cluster.

Instrument Cluster Display Location And Controls

This system conveniently allows the driver to select

a variety of useful information by pushing the

arrow buttons located on the left side of the

steering wheel. The instrument cluster display

menu items may consist of the following:

The system allows the driver to select information

by pushing the following buttons mounted on the

steering wheel:

Instrument Cluster Display Controls

1 — Instrument Cluster Display Screen
2 — Instrument Cluster Display Controls

Speedometer

Vehicle Info

Performance

— If Equipped

Driver Assist —

If Equipped

Fuel Economy Trip

Audio

Messages

Screen Setup

Diagnostics —

If Equipped

Speed

Warning —

If Equipped

1 — Left Arrow Button
2 — Up Arrow Button
3 — Right Arrow Button
4 — Down Arrow Button
5 — OK Button

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Up And Down Arrow Buttons:
Using the up or down arrow button allows

you to cycle through the Main Menu Items.
Changes the Main Screen area and Menu Title

area.
Left And Right Arrow Buttons:
Using the left or right arrow button allows

you to cycle through the submenu items of the

Main menu item.

NOTE:



Holding the up or down or left or
right arrow button will loop the user through

the currently selected menu or options

presented on the screen.



Upon returning to a main menu, the last

submenu screen viewed within that main menu

will be displayed.

OK Button:
For Digital Speedometer:



Pushing the OK button changes units

(mph or km/h).

For Screen Setup:



OK button allows user to enter menu and

submenus.



Within each submenu layer, the up and
down arrow buttons will allow the user to

select the item of interest.



Pushing the OK button makes the selection and

a confirmation screen will appear (returning the

user to the first page of the submenu).



Pushing the left arrow button will exit each

submenu layer and return to the main menu.

For the Trip and Fuel Economy menus (and

Performance Timers) — If Equipped:



Information is reset by pushing and holding the

OK button.

NGINE

IFE

ESET

Oil Change Required
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change

indicator system. The “Oil Change Required”

message will display in the instrument cluster

display for five seconds after a single chime has

sounded, to indicate the next scheduled oil change

interval. The engine oil change indicator system is

duty cycle based, which means the engine oil

change interval may fluctuate, dependent upon

your personal driving style.

Unless reset, this message will continue to display

each time you place the ignition in the ON/RUN

position. To turn off the message temporarily, push

and release the OK or arrow buttons. To reset the

oil change indicator system (after performing the

scheduled maintenance), refer to the following

procedure.
Vehicles Equipped With Keyless Enter ‘N Go™ —

Ignition
Use the steering wheel instrument cluster display

controls for the following procedure(s):
1. Without pressing the brake pedal, push the

ENGINE START/STOP button and place the

ignition in the ON/RUN position (do not start

the engine).

2. Push and release the down arrow button to

scroll downward through the main menu to

“Vehicle Info.”

3. Push and release the right arrow button to

access the ”Oil Life” screen.

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4. Push and hold the OK button to reset oil life. If

conditions are met, the gauge and numeric

display will update to show 100%. If conditions

are not met a pop-up message of "To reset oil

life engine must be off with ignition in run” will

be displayed (for five seconds), and the user

will remain at the Oil Life screen.

5. Push and release the up or down arrow

button to return to previous main menu.

NOTE:

If the indicator message illuminates when you start

the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not

reset. If necessary, repeat this procedure.
Secondary Method Of Resetting Engine Oil Life
1. Without pressing the brake pedal, push the

ENGINE START/STOP button and place the

ignition to the ON/RUN position (do not start

the engine).

2. Fully press the accelerator pedal, slowly, three

times within ten seconds.

3. Without pushing the brake pedal, push the

ENGINE START/STOP button once to return the

ignition to the OFF position.

NOTE:

If the indicator message illuminates when you start

the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not

reset. If necessary, repeat this procedure.

ERFORMANCE

HIFT

NDICATOR

(PSI) — I

QUIPPED

The PSI is enabled on vehicles with manual

transmission, or when a vehicle with automatic

transmission is in manual shift mode. The PSI

provides the driver with a visual indication within

the instrument cluster display when the driver

configured gear shift point has been reached and

the driver is still accelerating. This indication

notifies the driver to change gear corresponding to

the configured RPMs in the head unit.

NSTRUMENT

LUSTER

ISPLAY

ELECTABLE

ENU

TEMS

Push and release the up or down arrow

button until the desired Selectable Menu item is

displayed in the instrument cluster display.
Follow the Menu or submenu prompts as desired.

Speedometer

Push and release the up or down arrow

button until the speedometer menu is displayed in

the instrument cluster display. Push and release

the OK button to toggle units (km/h or mph) of the

speedometer.

Vehicle Info

Push and release the up or down arrow

button until the “Vehicle Info” menu is displayed in

the instrument cluster display. Push and release
the right or left arrow button to scroll

through the submenus items of “Vehicle Info.”

Follow the directional prompts to access or reset

any of the following “Vehicle Info” submenu items:
Tire Pressure Monitor
If tire pressure is OK for all tires, a vehicle ICON is

displayed with tire pressure values in each corner

of the ICON.
If one or more tires have low pressure, “Inflate Tire

To XX” is displayed with the vehicle ICON and the

tire pressure values in each corner of the ICON with

the pressure value of the low tire are displayed in

a different color than the other tire pressure value.
If the Tire Pressure system requires service,

“Service Tire Pressure System” is displayed.
Tire PSI is an information only function and cannot

be reset

page 196.

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Coolant Temp



Displays the actual coolant temperature.

Trans Temp



Displays the actual transmission temperature.

Oil Temp



Displays the actual oil temperature.

Oil Pressure



Displays the actual oil pressure.

Oil Life
To reset the Oil Life, you must hold the OK button.

The “Hold OK to Reset” instruction will be

displayed at all times, but the following conditions

will need to be met in order to reset Oil Life:



The vehicle must be off



The ignition must be in the ON/RUN position

If the conditions are met, holding the OK button will

reset the gauge and the numeric display will return

to 100%.
If the conditions are not met, a pop-up message

will display for 5 seconds, describing the required

conditions, and then the Oil Life screen will

reappear.

Battery Voltage



Displays the actual battery voltage.

All Wheel Drive (AWD) Status — If Equipped



Displays the status of the All - Wheel Drive

system.

Performance Features

Push and release the up or down arrow

button until the Performance menu is displayed in
the instrument cluster display. Push the right
or left arrow button to enter the submenus.

The Performance Features include the following:



0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) Timer



Best



Last



Recent



Reaction Timer



0-100 mph (0-160 km/h) Timer



Best



Last



Recent



Reaction Timer



1/8 Mile (200 meters) Timer



Best



Last



Recent



Reaction Timer



1/4 Mile (400 meters) Timer



Best



Last



Recent



Reaction Timer

WARNING!

Measurement of vehicle statistics with the

Performance Features is intended for

off-highway or track use only and should not be

done on any public roadways. It is recommended

that these features be used in a controlled

environment and within the limits of the law. The

capabilities of the vehicle as measured by the

performance pages must never be exploited in a

reckless or dangerous manner, which can

jeopardize the user’s safety or the safety of

others. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver

can prevent accidents.

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

Braking Distance



Distance



From Speed



Current G-Forces



Peak G-Forces



Lap Timer



Lap History



Will list the last five laps with the best lap

highlighted in green.



Top Speed

The following describes each feature and its

operation:

Driver Assist — If Equipped

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu
The instrument cluster display displays the current

ACC system settings. The information displayed

depends on ACC system status.
Push the ACC ON/OFF button (located on the

steering wheel) until one of the following displays

in the instrument cluster display:
Adaptive Cruise Control Off
When ACC is deactivated, the display will read

“Adaptive Cruise Control Off.”

Adaptive Cruise Control Ready
When ACC is activated but the vehicle speed

setting has not been selected, the display will read

“Adaptive Cruise Control Ready.”
Push the SET + or the SET- button (located on the

steering wheel) and the following will display in the

instrument cluster display:
ACC SET
When ACC is set, the set speed will display in the

instrument cluster.
If the Driver Assist main menu is not selected, an

ACC pop-up message may display if any ACC

activity occurs, which may include any of the

following:



Distance Setting Change



System Cancel



Driver Override



System Off



ACC Proximity Warning



ACC Unavailable Warning

The instrument cluster display will return to the last

display selected after five seconds of no ACC

display activity

page 99.

Fuel Economy

Two submenu pages; one with Current Value

(instantaneous calculation of the fuel economy)

displayed and one without the Current Value
displayed (toggle the left or right arrow

button to select one):



Current Fuel Economy (MPG, L/100 km, or

km/L).



Range To Empty (miles or km).



Average Fuel Economy (MPG, L/100 km, or

km/L).



The Max and Min values will correspond to the

particular engine requirements.



Lower end of gauge will be displayed in an

amber color and turn green as Fuel Economy

improves.



Hold the OK button to reset average fuel

economy information.

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Trip Info

Push and release the up or down arrow

button until the Trip Menu item is displayed in the
instrument cluster display. Toggle the left
or right arrow button to select Trip A or Trip B.

The Trip information will display the following:



Distance – Shows the total distance (mi or km)

traveled for Trip A or Trip B since the last reset.



Average Fuel Economy – Shows the average

fuel economy (MPG, L/100km or km/L) of Trip A

or Trip B since the last reset.



Elapsed Time – Shows the total elapsed time of

travel since the last reset.

Hold the OK button to reset feature information.

Audio

This menu displays the Audio information of the

currently playing audio source (e.g. FM radio).

Messages

This feature shows the number of stored warning
messages, if any. Pushing the right or left

arrow button will allow you to scroll through the

stored messages.

Screen Setup

Push and release the up or down arrow

button until the Screen Setup Menu displays in the

instrument cluster display. Push and release the

OK button to enter the submenus. The Screen

Setup feature allows you to change what

information is displayed in the instrument cluster

as well as the location that information is

displayed.

1. Current Gear



Off

2. Odometer



Show



Hide

3. Gear Display



Full



Single

4. Restore Defaults



Cancel

Upper Left

Compass

Outside Temp Time

Range to

Empty

Average (MPG,

L/100 km, or

km/L)

Current (MPG,

L/100 km, or

km/L)

Trip A Distance Trip B Distance None

Upper Right

Compass

Outside Temp Time

Range to

Empty

Average (MPG,

L/100 km, or

km/L)

Current (MPG,

L/100 km, or

km/L)

Trip A Distance Trip B Distance None

Center

Menu Title

Compass

Outside Temp

Time

Range to

Empty

Average (MPG,

L/100 km, or

km/L)

Current (MPG,

L/100 km, or

km/L)

Trip A Distance Trip B Distance

Audio

Information

Digital Speed

None

Center

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ATTERY

AVER

ATTERY

AVER

ODE

ESSAGE

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LECTRICAL

OAD

EDUCTION

CTIONS

— I

QUIPPED

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.
These messages indicate the vehicle battery has a

low state of charge and continues to lose electrical

charge at a rate that the charging system cannot

sustain.

NOTE:



The charging system is independent from load

reduction. The charging system performs a diag

nostic on the charging system continuously.



If the Battery Charge Warning Light is on it may

indicate a problem with the charging system

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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



Heated/Cooled Cup Holders — If Equipped



Rear Defroster And Heated Mirrors



HVAC System



115 Volts AC Power Inverter System



Audio and Telematics System

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 the 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,

115 Volts AC, USB ports) during certain driving

conditions (city driving, towing, frequent stop

ping).



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.

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