2007 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup Owner's Manual - Page 348

348 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! If the clutch pedal (manual vehicles only) remains depressed during the application of the throttle, the HSA will disengage allowing the vehicle will roll down the incline. This could cause a collision with another vehicle or object. To avoid this, do not apply throttle while depressing the clutch pedal until you are ready to release the clutch. Always remember the driver is responsible for braking the vehicle. HSA Activation Criteria The following criteria must be met in order for HSA to activate: • Vehicle must be stopped • Vehicle must be on a 7% or greater incline • 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.