Hill Descent Control (Hdc) - If Equipped - RAM 1500 Owner's Manual

TSC is only active in the default "ESC On" mode. TSC
can be disabled by pushing the "ESC Off" switch and
entering "ESC Partial Off" mode. It is not active in the
"ESC Partial Off" or "ESC Full Off" modes. Refer to the
ESC portion of this section for an explanation of the
different ESC operating modes.
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 Descent Control (HDC) — If Equipped
HDC is intended for low speed off road driving while in
4WD Low Range. HDC maintains vehicle speed while
descending hills, during various driving situations. HDC
controls vehicle speed by actively controlling the brakes.
HDC has three states:
1. Off (feature is not enabled and will not activate).
2. Enabled (feature is enabled and ready but activation
conditions are not met, or driver is actively overriding
with brake or throttle application).
3. Active (feature is enabled and actively controlling
vehicle speed).
Enabling HDC
HDC is enabled by pressing the HDC switch, but the
following conditions must also be met to enable HDC:
• Driveline is in 4WD Low Range.
• Vehicle speed is below 5 mph (8 Km/h).
• Parking brake is released.
• Driver door is closed.
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