Hill start assist (hsa), Hsa activation criteria – Dodge 2013 Challenger_SRT - Owner Manual User Manual

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unless braking is no longer desired. Once the brake pedal

is released, the BAS is deactivated.

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 collisions, including those result-
ing from excessive speed in turns, driving on very
slippery surfaces, or hydroplaning. The capabilities 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)

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% (approximate) 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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