To operate
1. Stop the vehicle completely using the brake pedal.
2. Release the brake pedal and the hill start assist will maintain the braking force
applied while stopping for approximately 2 seconds.
3. Depress the accelerator pedal and the hill start assist gradually will decrease
the braking force as the vehicle starts moving.
Note
► The hill start assist is activated when all of the following conditions are
met.
• The engine is running.
(The hill start assist will not be activated while the engine is starting or immediately
after the engine is started.)
• The gearshift lever is in any position other than “P” (PARK) or “N” (NEUTRAL).
• The vehicle is completely stationary, with the brake pedal depressed.
• The parking brake is released.
► The hill start assist will not operate if the accelerator pedal is depressed before
the brake pedal is released.
► The hill start assist also operates when reversing on an uphill slope.
See also:
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