2-4. Using other driving systems
Hill start assist
The hill start assist system helps to maintain braking force to assist
starting off forward while facing uphill or starting off backward while
facing downhill. As the hill start assist system is initially disabled,
enable the system to make it operable. The enabled/disabled setting
will be maintained the next time the engine is started.
When the system is enabled,
the hill start assist ON indicator will be illuminated.
■ Enabling the hill start assist system
STEP 1
Park your vehicle in a flat, safe location.
Make sure that the parking brake is securely engaged.
STEP 2
Stop the engine by turning the engine switch to the “LOCK”
position (vehicles without a keyless access with push button start system) or turning the push-button ignition switch
off (vehicles with a keyless access with push button start
system).
STEP 3
Start the engine and check that the ABS warning light and
slip indicator are off.
STEP 4
Press
and
hold
for
approximately 30 seconds.
Check that both the Vehicle
stability control (VSC) off indicator and Traction Control System OFF indicator illuminate
and then turn off.
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