Jeep 2014 Cherokee - Owner Manual - Manual (Page 466)

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rollovers, especially those that involve leaving the
roadway or striking objects or other vehicles. The
capabilities of an ERM-equipped vehicle must never
be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner,
which could jeopardize the user’s safety or the safety
of others.
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
The HSA system is designed to help the driver accelerate
the vehicle from a complete stop while on an incline.
If the driver releases the brake while stopped on an
incline, HSA will continue to hold the brake pressure for
a short period. If the driver does not apply the throttle
before this time expires, the system will release brake
pressure and the vehicle will roll down the hill as normal.
The system will release brake pressure in proportion to
amount of throttle applied.
The following conditions must be met in order for HSA to
activate:
• The vehicle must be stopped.
• The vehicle must be on a 7% (approximate) grade or
greater hill.
• The gear selection must match vehicle uphill direction
(i.e., vehicle facing uphill is in forward gear; vehicle
backing uphill is in REVERSE gear).
• For vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission,
the HSA will work in REVERSE gear and all forward
gears. The system will not activate if the transmission
is in PARK.
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