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:
Wheel covers
To remove
Wrap the tip of the wheel nut wrench with a cloth, insert it at the edge of the
wheel cover, and pry the cover away from the wheel.
NOTE
The wheel cover is made of plastic; take care ...
Waiting
For short waiting periods, such as at traffic signals, the gearshift lever can
be left in position and the vehicle held stationary with the service brake.
For longer waiting periods with the engine ...
Selector lever position display
When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, the position of the
selector lever is indicated in the multi-information display.
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