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The hill descent control function will be in standby mode when X-MODE is activated and the vehicle speed is less than approximately 12 mph ( 20 km / h ).
The function will operate when the vehicle speed is less than approximately 12 mph ( 20 km / h ) and the accelerator ratio is less than approximately 10 %.
The function will turn off when the vehicle speed is more than approximately 12 mph ( 20 km / h ) and the accelerator pedal is depressed .
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CAUTION
The braking power of the hill descent control function may not be sufficient when strong braking power is needed ( e . g ., when towing a trailer ).
NOTE
. Even while the hill descent control function is operating , you can vary the vehicle speed using the brake pedal or accelerator pedal .
. During braking by the hill descent control function , the stop lights will illuminate .
. The hill descent control function is
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operable regardless of the gradient of the road .
. The hill descent control function may be considered normal when the following conditions occur . – An operating sound is heard briefly from the engine compartment while the hill descent control function is operating .
– The sensation of depressing the brake pedal is different , ( harder than usual etc .) when the brake pedal is depressed during hill descent control function operation .
! Hill descent control indicator
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This indicator appears while the hill descent control function is in the standby
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mode . It flashes while the function is operating . It will disappear when the function is in the disabled mode . When this function is changed from operational to non-operational , it will disappear when the vehicle speed reaches more than approximately 18 mph ( 30 km / h ). |
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Starting and Operating
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