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Hill Start Assist System
. While the Hill start assist warning light / Hill start assist OFF indicator light is illuminated ( MT models ).
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 ( MT Models ) s07au02
Hill start assist OFF indicator light
CAUTION
. 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 .
When starting on an uphill 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 .