2008 Dodge Ram 2500 Pickup Owner Manual - Page 331
2008 Dodge Ram 2500 Pickup Manual
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STARTING AND OPERATING 329 • Gear selection matches vehicle uphill direction (i.e., vehicle facing uphill is in forward gear; vehicle backing uphill is in REVERSE gear). WARNING! There may be situations on minor hills (i.e., less than 7%), with a loaded vehicle, or while pulling a trailer where the system will not activate and slight rolling may occur, which could cause a collision with another vehicle or object. Always remember the driver is responsible for braking the vehicle. The system will only work if the intended direction of the vehicle and vehicle gear match. For example, if the intended direction is forward up a hill and the vehicle is in drive (automatic equipped vehicle), and the activation criteria are met, HSA will activate. HSA on Automatic Vehicles The system will work in REVERSE and all forward gears on vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission. The system will not activate if the vehicle is placed in neutral. HSA on Manual Vehicles The system will work in REVERSE, forward gears, and NEUTRAL on manual transmission equipped vehicles. The system does not recognize NEUTRAL on manual vehicles, thus it will hold the vehicle on an incline for a short period while in NEUTRAL, regardless of clutch position. To prevent this, do not attempt to roll down a hill simply by putting the transmission in NEUTRAL and letting gravity act on the vehicle, as the HSA will prevent the vehicle from rolling. Instead, use the appropriate gear for moving in the desired direction. 5