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PRINCIPLE OF
OPERATION
Hill Launch Assist is a function which
assists the driver in accelerating from a
stop while on a slope. When the driver
releases the brake pedal and depresses the
accelerator pedal while on a slope, the
function prevents the vehicle from rolling
by maintaining the braking force after the
brake pedal is released.
For vehicles with a manual transaxle, Hill
Launch Assist operates on a downward
slope when the shift lever is in the reverse
(R) position, and on an upward slope
when the shift lever is in a position other
than the reverse (R) position.
For vehicles with an automatic transaxle,
Hill Launch Assist operates on a
downward slope when the shift lever is in
the reverse (R) position, and on an
upward slope when the shift lever is in a
forward gear.
WARNING
Do not rely completely on Hill Launch
Assist.
Hill Launch Assist is an auxiliary
device for accelerating from a stop on
a slope. The system only operates for
about two seconds and therefore,
relying only on the system, when
accelerating from a stop is dangerous
because the vehicle may move (roll)
unexpectedly and cause an accident.
The vehicle could roll depending on
the vehicle
’
s load or if it is towing
something. In addition, for vehicles
with a manual transaxle, the vehicle
could still roll depending on how the
clutch pedal or the accelerator pedal is
operated.
Always confirm the safety around the
vehicle before starting to drive the
vehicle.
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