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Starting and operating/Hill start assist system
Hill start assist OFF indicator light is
illuminated. Refer to “Hill start assist
warning light/Hill start assist OFF indicator
light” F3-22.
& To activate/deactivate the Hill
start assist system
When using the Hill start assist system, a
braking effect may be felt even after the
brake pedal has been released. However,
for MT models, this braking effect should
disappear once the clutch pedal is re-
leased.
CAUTION
The braking power of the Hill start
assist system may not be sufficient
when strong braking power is
needed (e.g., when towing a trailer).
Hill start assist OFF indicator
CAUTION
NOTE
A slight jolt may be felt when the
vehicle begins to move forward after
being reversed.
. when starting backward facing uphill
. when starting forward facing downhill
. while the parking brake is applied
. while the ignition switch is in the “ACC”
or “LOCK”/“OFF” position
. while the Hill start assist warning light/
When starting on an up hill grade,
make sure the Hill start assist OFF
indicator light is off.
If the Hill start assist OFF indicator
light is on, make sure the parking
brake is applied.
To activate or deactivate the Hill start
assist system, perform the following steps.
NOTE
If you make an error when performing
any steps in the following procedure,