Hill start assist (hsa) – manual transmission only, Hill start assist (hsa) – manual, Transmission only – Dodge 2011 Challenger - Owner Manual User Manual

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WARNING!

The BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics
from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the
traction afforded by prevailing road conditions. The
BAS cannot prevent accidents, including those re-
sulting from excessive speed in turns, driving on
very slippery surfaces, or hydroplaning. The capa-
bilities of a BAS-equipped vehicle must never be
exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner that
could jeopardize the user’s safety or the safety of
others.

Hill Start Assist (HSA) – Manual Transmission
Only
The HSA system is designed to assist the driver when

starting a vehicle from a stop on a hill. HSA will maintain

the level of brake pressure the driver applied for a short

period of time after the driver takes their foot off of the

brake pedal. If the driver does not apply the throttle

during this short period of time, the system will release

brake pressure and the vehicle will roll down the hill. The

system will release brake pressure in proportion to

amount of throttle applied as the vehicle starts to move in

the intended direction of travel.
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% grade or greater hill.
• Gear selection matches vehicle uphill direction (i.e.,

vehicle facing uphill is in forward gear; vehicle back-

ing uphill is in REVERSE gear).

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