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HILL LAUNCH ASSIST (HLA)

HLA helps assist you when accelerating the vehicle from a stop while on a 
hill or slope. 

When the brake pedal is released and the accelerator pedal is pushed, HLA 

prevents the vehicle from rolling forward or backward. It 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.

ACTIVE ADAPTIVE SHIFT (AAS) CONTROL

AAS will automatically adjust how 
and when the transmission shifts 
gears based on road conditions  
and your driving style.

The transmission may stay in a  

lower gear longer than usual when 

going up or down hills or driving 

around corners. This feature gives 

you better control and a more 

connected driving experience.

Transmission

NOTE:

The HLA system will hold the vehicle for a maximum of 2.0 seconds while 

the driver is changing from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal.