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Hill Start Assist System
& Parking Tips s07ap02
When parking your vehicle, always perform the following items.
. Apply the parking brake.
. Place the select lever in the“ P”( Park) position.
Never rely on the transmission alone to hold the vehicle.
When parking on a hill, always turn the steering wheel as described here. When the vehicle is headed up the hill, the front wheels should be turned away from the curb.
When facing downhill, the front wheels should be turned into the curb.
CAUTION
If your vehicle has a bumper under guard( optional), pay attention to blocks and other obstructions on the ground when parking. The underspoiler could be damaged by contact with them.
7-17. Hill Start Assist System
CAUTION s07au
. The Hill start assist system is a device only for helping the driver to START the vehicle on an uphill grade. To prevent accidents when the vehicle is parked on a slope, be sure to firmly set the parking brake. When setting the parking brake, make sure that the vehicle remains stationary when the brake pedal is released.
. Do not turn the ignition switch to the“ OFF” position while the Hill start assist system is operating. The Hill start assist system will deactivate, causing an accident.
The Hill start assist system is a device to make the following vehicle operations easier.
NOTE
. The Hill start assist system will activate when the Auto Vehicle Hold function is deactivated.
. The Hill start assist system will deactivate when the Auto Vehicle Hold function is activated.