Lexus 2012 RX450h, Owner'S Manual

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2-4. Using other driving systems
RX450h_U
Hill-start assist control
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Hill-start assist control can be operated when
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The shift lever is in a position other than P.
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The parking brake is not applied.
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The accelerator pedal is not depressed.
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Hill-start assist control
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While hill-start assist control is operating, the brakes remain automatically
applied after the driver releases the brake pedal. The stop lights and the high
mounted stoplight turn on.
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Hill-start assist control operates for about 2 seconds after the brake pedal is
released.
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If the slip indicator does not flash and the buzzer does not sound when the brake
pedal is further depressed, slightly reduce the pressure on the brake pedal (do
not allow the vehicle to roll backward) and then firmly depress it again. If the sys-
tem still does not operate, check if the operating conditions explained above
have been met.
Hill-start assist control helps to prevent the vehicle from rolling backwards
when starting on an incline or slippery slope.
To engage hill-start assist con-
trol, further depress the brake
pedal when the vehicle is
stopped completely.
A buzzer will sound once to
indicate the system is activated.
The slip indicator will also start
flashing.