Hill Launch Assist (HLA); When Driving; Do not rely completely on Hill Launch - Page 197

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When Driving

Brake

Hill Launch Assist (HLA)

Hill Launch Assist (HLA) 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. The braking force is 

maintained automatically after the brake 

pedal is released on a steep grade.

For vehicles with a manual transaxle, 

Hill Launch Assist (HLA) 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 (HLA) operates on a 

downward slope when the selector lever 

is in the reverse (R) position, and on an 

upward slope when the selector lever is in 

a forward gear.

WARNING

Do not rely completely on Hill Launch 

Assist (HLA):

Hill Launch Assist (HLA) 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.

NOTE



  Hill Launch Assist (HLA) does not 

operate on a gentle slope. In addition, 

the gradient of the slope on which the 

system will operate changes depending 

on the vehicle's load.



  Hill Launch Assist (HLA) does not 

operate if the parking brake is applied, 

the vehicle has not stopped completely, 

or the clutch pedal is released.



  While Hill Launch Assist (HLA) is 

operating, the brake pedal may feel 

stiff and vibrate, however, this does not 

indicate a malfunction.



  Hill Launch Assist (HLA) does not 

operate while the TCS/DSC indicator 

light is illuminated.

  Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on 

page 4-23.



  Hill Launch Assist (HLA) does not 

turn off even if the DSC OFF switch is 

pressed to turn off the TCS/DSC.

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