2015 Dodge Durango Owner Manual - Page 477

STARTING AND OPERATING 475 brake pedal. If the driver does not apply the throttle HSA will work in REVERSE and all forward gears when during this short period of time, the system will release the activation criteria have been met. The system will not brake pressure and the vehicle will roll down the hill. The activate if the vehicle is placed in NEUTRAL or PARK. system will release brake pressure in proportion to the amount of throttle applied as the vehicle starts to move in WARNING! the intended direction of travel. There may be situations on minor hills with a loaded HSA Activation Criteria vehicle, or while pulling a trailer, when the system The following criteria must be met in order for HSA to will not activate and slight rolling may occur. This could cause a collision with another vehicle or object. activate: Always remember the driver is responsible for brak• Vehicle must be stopped. ing the vehicle. • Vehicle must be on a 6% (approximate) grade or HSA greater hill. HSA will provide assistance when starting on a grade • Gear selection matches vehicle uphill direction (i.e., when pulling a trailer. vehicle facing uphill is in forward gear; vehicle backing uphill is in REVERSE gear). 5