Trailer sway control (tsc), Hill start assist (hsa) – Dodge 2015 Dart - Owner Manual User Manual

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Trailer Sway Control (TSC)

TSC uses sensors in the vehicle to recognize an exces-

sively swaying trailer. TSC activates automatically once

the excessively swaying trailer is recognized. When TSC

is functioning, the “ESC Light” will flash, the engine

power will be reduced, and you will feel the brake being

applied to individual wheels in an attempt to stop the

trailer from swaying.
NOTE:

The TSC is disabled when the ESC system is in

the “Partial Off” mode.

WARNING!

TSC cannot stop all trailers from swaying. Always

use caution when towing a trailer and follow the
tongue weight recommendations. Refer to ”Vehicle
Loading” and “Trailer Towing” in “Starting and
Operating” for further information.

If TSC activates while towing a trailer, stop the

vehicle at the nearest safe location and adjust the
trailer load to eliminate the trailer sway.

Failure to follow these warnings can result in an

accident or serious personal injury.

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

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