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cal45 · 02-16-2015, 08:11 AM

Anyone know what this is? This message displays when I start my new 15 Z (just bought yesterday). I cannot find any menu item with this as an option. I never saw this on my 14 SS.

Thanks for any help.

z28lt1 · 02-16-2015, 08:36 AM

See below from the owner's manual (I understand you just got the car, so haven't had time to look at it). Battery probably low from sitting at the dealer or them leaving something on during prep. If you continue to get it, you may need a new one:

Battery Voltage and
Charging Messages
BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE
This message displays when the
vehicle has detected that the battery
voltage is dropping beyond a
reasonable point. The battery saver
system starts reducing features of
the vehicle that may be noticed. At
the point that features are disabled,
this message displays. Turn off
unnecessary accessories to allow
the battery to recharge

cal45 · 02-16-2015, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by z28lt1

See below from the owner's manual (I understand you just got the car, so haven't had time to look at it). Battery probably low from sitting at the dealer or them leaving something on during prep. If you continue to get it, you may need a new one:

Battery Voltage and
Charging Messages
BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE
This message displays when the
vehicle has detected that the battery
voltage is dropping beyond a
reasonable point. The battery saver
system starts reducing features of
the vehicle that may be noticed. At
the point that features are disabled,
this message displays. Turn off
unnecessary accessories to allow
the battery to recharge

Thanks and you're correct that I haven't been to the manual yet. Looks like I have to play hooky from work sometime today to take it for a nice easy drive.

onewaydave · 02-16-2015, 07:38 PM

Driving! Wish I could be doing that. April is not that far away! Have fun.

KaBoom1701 · 02-16-2015, 08:15 PM

Drive it!

Problem solved.

MYBADSS · 05-15-2015, 03:25 PM

Picked up my new ZL1 this morning. Battery Saver comes on every start. Read the manual and found it, however I've driven for 2 hours on and off today and it still comes on. Guess I'll put my battery tender on it overnight.

KaBoom1701 · 05-15-2015, 03:27 PM

Sweet looking ride!

And Congrats.

It sound like some of these cars sat a while and the batteries are shot. I'd make the dealer install a new one...

cal45 · 05-15-2015, 03:29 PM

I went out and bought a charger for it and it still didn't clear the message. I had to take it in to the Service Department to clear it. They had to reset the codes.

djoker08 · 05-15-2015, 03:31 PM

It happened to mine after having it for 2 months took it to the dealership and it was a bad alternator

MYBADSS · 05-15-2015, 03:40 PM

a bit off the subject but how do I remove a car from my garage ?

KaBoom1701 · 05-15-2015, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MYBADSS

a bit off the subject but how do I remove a car from my garage ?

wtf?

boondocksaint · 05-15-2015, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KaBoom1701

wtf?

I believe he's referring to the online one. On the forum.

MYBADSS · 05-15-2015, 05:47 PM

lol yes the forum garage. I figured it out. I'm still laughing. Put it in reverse and floor it. Or, open the door would work too

KaBoom1701 · 05-15-2015, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boondocksaint

I believe he's referring to the online one. On the forum.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MYBADSS

lol yes the forum garage. I figured it out. I'm still laughing. Put it in reverse and floor it. Or, open the door would work too

Ok, I get it. Almost had a holly shit moment there. lol

02-16-2015, 08:11 AM	#1
cal45 Drives: 2015 Blue Velvet Metallic ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Orlando & Flagler Beach,FL Posts: 1,453	Battery Saver Active? Anyone know what this is? This message displays when I start my new 15 Z (just bought yesterday). I cannot find any menu item with this as an option. I never saw this on my 14 SS. Thanks for any help.

02-16-2015, 07:38 PM	#4
onewaydave Innocent Bystander Drives: 2013 ZL1 BRM/2002 35th SS/2009 GMC Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Alaska Posts: 385 View My Garage	Driving! Wish I could be doing that. April is not that far away! Have fun. __________________ Living on the RaGgEd EdGe!

02-16-2015, 08:15 PM	#5
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,630	Drive it! Problem solved. __________________ Mods: Roto-Fab Intake, WW Res. kit & Big Gulp Air Scoop, Elite Catch Can, ATI Super Damper & 18% OD Pulley, LF Idler pulley bracket, Metco CC breather, ID850 Injectors, Stainless Power Headers w/ ceramic coating, TR71X Spark Plugs, JMS Fuel Pump Booster, Bo White TB, Tuned by Ted @ Jannetty Racing, Ron Davis HX, D3 Reservoir, Pfadt 1" Springs, Moreno Camber Plates, ZL1 Addons Splitter guard washers, Tow Hook kit & rock guards, Hurst Shifter Billet Plus 6 Speed Short Shifter, ZL1 DRL lighting harness, ZL1 Recaro Seats.

05-15-2015, 03:25 PM	#6
MYBADSS Drives: 2015 ZL1 Convertible Automatic Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Maricopa, AZ Posts: 100 View My Garage	Battery Saver Active Picked up my new ZL1 this morning. Battery Saver comes on every start. Read the manual and found it, however I've driven for 2 hours on and off today and it still comes on. Guess I'll put my battery tender on it overnight. Attached Images

05-15-2015, 03:27 PM	#7
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,630	Sweet looking ride! And Congrats. It sound like some of these cars sat a while and the batteries are shot. I'd make the dealer install a new one... __________________ Mods: Roto-Fab Intake, WW Res. kit & Big Gulp Air Scoop, Elite Catch Can, ATI Super Damper & 18% OD Pulley, LF Idler pulley bracket, Metco CC breather, ID850 Injectors, Stainless Power Headers w/ ceramic coating, TR71X Spark Plugs, JMS Fuel Pump Booster, Bo White TB, Tuned by Ted @ Jannetty Racing, Ron Davis HX, D3 Reservoir, Pfadt 1" Springs, Moreno Camber Plates, ZL1 Addons Splitter guard washers, Tow Hook kit & rock guards, Hurst Shifter Billet Plus 6 Speed Short Shifter, ZL1 DRL lighting harness, ZL1 Recaro Seats.

02-16-2015, 08:36 AM	#2
z28lt1 Drives: 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 288	See below from the owner's manual (I understand you just got the car, so haven't had time to look at it). Battery probably low from sitting at the dealer or them leaving something on during prep. If you continue to get it, you may need a new one: Battery Voltage and Charging Messages BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE This message displays when the vehicle has detected that the battery voltage is dropping beyond a reasonable point. The battery saver system starts reducing features of the vehicle that may be noticed. At the point that features are disabled, this message displays. Turn off unnecessary accessories to allow the battery to recharge

05-15-2015, 03:29 PM	#8
cal45 Drives: 2015 Blue Velvet Metallic ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Orlando & Flagler Beach,FL Posts: 1,453	I went out and bought a charger for it and it still didn't clear the message. I had to take it in to the Service Department to clear it. They had to reset the codes.

05-15-2015, 03:31 PM	#9
djoker08 HTCC Member Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE HBM Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Houston TX Posts: 326	It happened to mine after having it for 2 months took it to the dealership and it was a bad alternator __________________

05-15-2015, 03:40 PM	#10
MYBADSS Drives: 2015 ZL1 Convertible Automatic Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Maricopa, AZ Posts: 100 View My Garage	a bit off the subject but how do I remove a car from my garage ?

05-15-2015, 05:47 PM	#13
MYBADSS Drives: 2015 ZL1 Convertible Automatic Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Maricopa, AZ Posts: 100 View My Garage	lol yes the forum garage. I figured it out. I'm still laughing. Put it in reverse and floor it. Or, open the door would work too