Power Management: Notes

The power management software is contained in the ECM. When the vehicle is at rest, the IBS is partially responsible for power management. The tasks of the power management system include:

• Adaptation of the alternator charging voltage
• Idle speed boost for increasing the power output of the alternator
• Reduction of peak loads in the event of a shortfall in coverage provided by the vehicle electrical system
• Deactivation by means of bus messages of electric loads such telephone, on reaching the start capability limit of the vehicle