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STARTING AND OPERATING
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The Hill start assist system temporarily holds the vehicle so that it does not roll downhill even if the brake pedal is released when starting on a slope. This makes it easier to start on a slope.
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.
CAUTION
. 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“ LOCK”/“ 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 may not operate on slight grades. Also, the Hill start assist system does not operate in the following cases.
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The Hill start assist system operates when the vehicle has stopped with the brake pedal depressed.
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.