2011 Jeep Wrangler Owner Manual - Page 415

STARTING AND OPERATING 413 WARNING! If the clutch pedal (manual transmission only) remains pressed during the application of the throttle, the HSA will disengage allowing the vehicle to roll down the incline. This could cause a collision with another vehicle or object. To avoid this, do not apply throttle while pressing the clutch pedal until you are ready to release the clutch. Always remember the driver is responsible for braking the vehicle. • 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 8%), 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. 5 HSA Activation Criteria The following criteria must be met in order for HSA to The system will only work if the intended direction of the activate: vehicle and vehicle gear match. For example, if the • Vehicle must be stopped intended direction is forward up a hill and the vehicle is in DRIVE (automatic transmission equipped vehicle), • Vehicle must be on an 8% or greater incline (3% for and the activation criteria are met, HSA will activate. manual transmission equipped vehicles)