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Hill Start Assist System
If a malfunction occurs in the electronic parking brake system , the brake system warning light turns on . Refer to “ Electronic parking brake system warning ( CVT models )” FP162 .
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When parking your vehicle , always perform the following items .
. Apply the parking brake .
. For MT models , put the shift lever in the “ 1 ” ( 1st ) for upgrade or “ R ” ( Reverse ) for a downgrade .
. For CVT models , put the select lever in the “ P ” ( Park ) position .
Never rely on the transmission alone to hold the vehicle . steering wheel as described here . When the vehicle is headed up the hill , the front wheels should be turned away from the curb .
When facing downhill , the front wheels should be turned into the curb .
7-18 . Hill Start Assist System
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. 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 clutch pedal ( MT models ) and brake pedal ( both MT and CVT models ) are 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 be deactivated , causing an accident .
When parking on a hill , always turn the