User Manual - Page 607

For RAM 2015 2500.

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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.
Activating HDC
Once HDC is enabled it will activate automatically if
driven down a grade of sufficient magnitude (greater
than approximately 8%). The set speed for HDC is
selectable by the driver, and can be adjusted by using the
Electronic range switches located on steering column
shifter. The following summarizes the HDC set speed:
Gear Approximate HDC Set
Speed
P No set speed. HDC may
be enabled but will not
activate
R 0.6 mph (1 km/h)
N 1.2 mph (2 km/h)
1st 0.6 mph (1 km/h)
2nd 1.2 mph (2 km/h)
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