Starting and operating / Hill start assist system 7-51
. 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 /
Hill start assist OFF indicator light is illuminated . Refer to “ Hill start assist warning light / Hill start assist OFF indicator light ” F3-22 .
. While the Auto Start Stop warning light is illuminated . Refer to “ Auto Start Stop warning light / Auto Start Stop OFF indicator light ( yellow )” F3-32 .
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 released .
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 ).
NOTE
A slight jolt may be felt when the vehicle begins to move forward after being reversed .
& To activate / deactivate the Hill start assist system
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Hill start assist OFF indicator light
CAUTION
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 ,
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