Starting and operating/Hill start assist system
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Hill start assist OFF indicator light is
illuminated
Braking power is maintained temporarily
(for approximately 2 seconds) by the Hill
start assist system after the brake pedal is
released. The driver is therefore able to
start the vehicle in the same way as on a
level grade, just by using the accelerator
pedal.
When using the Hill start assist system, a
braking effect may be felt even after the
brake pedal has been released.
NOTE
If the braking power of the Hill start assist
system is insufficient after the brake pedal
is released, apply more braking power by
depressing the brake pedal again.
A slight jolt may be felt when the
vehicle begins to move forward after
being reversed.
& To activate/deactivate the Hill
start assist system
The Hill start assist system may not
operate on slight grades. Also, the Hill
start assist system does not operate in the
following cases.
CAUTION
While the Hill start assist system is
deactivated, when starting on an
uphill grade, braking power is not
maintained if the brake pedal is
released. Start on an uphill grade
by using the parking brake.
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or
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when starting backward facing uphill
when starting forward facing downhill
while the parking brake is applied
while the ignition switch is in the “ACC”
“OFF” position
while the Hill start assist warning light/
You can activate/deactivate the Hill start
assist system according to the following
procedure.
NOTE
If you make an error when performing
any steps in the following procedure,
place the ignition switch in the “OFF”
position once and then start over
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