. When the vehicle has stopped with the brake pedal depressed. |
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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 using the accelerator pedal. |
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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. |
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1 Starting forward facing uphill 2 Starting backward facing downhill A Brake pedal
In both these cases, the Hill start assist system operates under the following condition.
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The Hill start assist system may not operate on slight grades. Also, the Hill start assist system does not operate in the following cases. |
. 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“ OFF” position
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Starting and Operating
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