Hill start assist system 353
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 .
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 .
The Hill start assist system may not operate on slight grades . Also , the Hill start assist system does not operate in the following cases .
Starting and operating
1 Starting forward facing uphill 2 Starting backward facing downhill A Brake pedal
When the vehicle has stopped with the brake pedal depressed , the Hill start assist system operates .
. 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
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