2-4. Using other driving systems
■ When enabling the hill start assist system
● If the hill start assist ON indicator does not illuminate or if an incorrect
operation is performed, turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position
(vehicles without a keyless access with push button start system) or turn
the push-button ignition switch off (vehicles with a keyless access with
push button start system) and then restart the enabling procedure from
STEP 4 .
● If
is pressed and held for approximately 30 seconds or more, the
Vehicle stability control (VSC) off indicator and Traction Control System
OFF indicator will turn off and subsequent operations of the switch will be
rejected. In this case, the Vehicle stability control (VSC) system will operate in normal mode. (oP. 254) To enable
, turn the engine switch to
the “ACC” or “LOCK” position (vehicles without a keyless access with
push button start system) or turn the push-button ignition switch off (vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system) and then
restart the engine.
■ Operating conditions of the hill start assist system
When the following conditions are met, the hill start assist system will operate:
● Vehicles with an automatic transmission: The select lever is in D or M
(when starting off forward on while facing uphill) or in R (when starting off
backward while facing downhill).
● Vehicles with a manual transmission: The shift lever is in a position other
than R (when starting off forward while facing uphill) or in R (when starting off backward while facing downhill).
● The vehicle is stopped.
● The accelerator pedal is not depressed.
● The parking brake is not engaged.
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