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Hill start assist (hsa) – Dodge 2015 Journey - Owner Manual User Manual

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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

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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