Starting and operating / Hill start assist system( MT models)
7-49 assist system when the brake pedal is released. The driver is therefore able to start the vehicle the same way as on a level grade, just using the clutch and 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.
1) Starting forward facing uphill 2) Starting backward facing downhill
In both these cases, when the clutch pedal is depressed while the brake pedal is also depressed, braking power is maintained temporarily by the Hill start
. 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
. while the Hill Holder indicator light is
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