WARNING:
The system does not replace the parking brake. When you leave your vehicle, always apply the parking brake.
WARNING:
You must remain in your vehicle once you have activated the system.
WARNING:
During all times, you are responsible for controlling your vehicle, supervising the system and intervening, if required.
WARNING:
If the engine is revved excessively, or if a malfunction is detected, the system will be deactivated. |
The system makes it easier to pull away when your vehicle is on an uphill slope without the need to use the parking brake.
When the system is active, your vehicle will remain stationary on the uphill slope for two to three seconds after you release the brake pedal. This allows you time to move your foot from the brake to the accelerator pedal. The brakes are released automatically once the engine has developed sufficient drive to prevent your vehicle from rolling down the slope. This is an advantage when pulling away on a slope, (for example from a car park ramp, traffic lights or when reversing uphill into a parking space).
The system will activate automatically on an uphill slope to prevent in vehicle rollback.
Using Hill Start Assist
- Press the brake pedal to bring your vehicle to a complete standstill. Keep the brake pedal pressed and vehicle on gear.
- If the sensors detect that your vehicle is on an uphill slope, the system will be activated automatically.
- When you remove your foot from the brake pedal, your vehicle will remain on the uphill slope without rolling away for approximately two or three seconds.
- Drive off in the normal manner. The brakes will be released automatically.