Trailer sway control (tsc), Hill start assist (hsa) – Ram Trucks 2015 ProMaster - 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 and will take the appropriate

actions to attempt to stop the sway. The system may

reduce engine power and apply the brake of the appro-

priate wheel(s) to counteract the sway of the trailer. TSC

will become active automatically once an excessively

swaying trailer is recognized. Note that TSC cannot stop

all trailers from swaying. Always use caution when

towing a trailer and follow the trailer tongue weight

recommendations. Refer to “Trailer Towing” in this sec-

tion for further information. When TSC is functioning,

the “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” will

flash, the engine power may be reduced and you may

feel the brakes being applied to individual wheels to

attempt to stop the trailer from swaying. TSC is disabled

when the ESC system is in the “Partial Off” mode.

WARNING!

If TSC activates while driving, slow the vehicle
down, stop at the nearest safe location, and adjust the
trailer load to eliminate trailer sway.

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 the

amount of throttle applied as the vehicle starts to move in

the intended direction of travel.

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