Ram 1500/2500/3500: Electronic Brake Control System
Ram Truck 1500 2500 3500 (2009 - 2018) Owner's Manual / Starting And Operating / Electronic Brake Control System
- Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
- Brake Assist System (BAS) - If Equipped
- Hill Start Assist (HSA) - If Equipped
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) - If Equipped
- ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC OFF Indicator Light
- Trailer Sway Control (TSC) - If Equipped
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Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
The ABS aids the driver in maintaining vehicle control
under adverse braking conditions. The system controls
hydraulic brake pressure to prevent wheel lockup and
help avoid skidding on slippery surfac
Brake Assist System (BAS) - If Equipped
The BAS is designed to optimize the vehicle's braking
capability during emergency braking maneuvers. The
BAS detects an emergency braking situation by sensing
the rate and amount of brake application
Hill Start Assist (HSA) - If Equipped
The HSA system is designed to assist the driver in
launching a vehicle on an incline. HSA will maintain the
level of brake pressure the driver inputs for a short
duration once the driver takes his foo
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Vehicle Storage
If you are storing your vehicle for more than 21 days, we
recommend that you take the following steps to minimize
the drain on your vehicle's battery:
Disconnect the negative cable from battery.
Any time you store your vehicle or keep it out of
service (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, run
Shift Lever Override
If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be
moved out of the PARK position, you can use one of the
following procedures to temporarily move the shift lever:
Column Shifter - If Equipped
1. Turn the engine off.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake.
3. Tilt the steering wheel to the full up p
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