Starting and operating / Hill start assist system 7-45
. 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 .
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 .
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 and deactivate the Hill start assist system , perform the following steps .
NOTE
If you make an error when performing any steps in the following procedure , place the ignition switch in the “ LOCK ”/ “ OFF ” position once and then start over again .
! To deactivate
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1 . Park your vehicle in a flat and safe location and apply the parking brake .
2 . Turn the ignition switch to the “ LOCK ”/ “ OFF ” position .
3 . Restart the engine .
4 . Confirm the following items . ( 1 ) The brake system warning light illuminates . ( 2 ) The Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light turns off .
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