When Driving- Page 196

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When Driving

Brake

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 confi rm the safety around the 
vehicle before starting to drive the 
vehicle.

   NOTE

y

  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.

y

  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.

y

  While Hill Launch Assist (HLA) is 

operating, the brake pedal may feel 
stiff and vibrate, however, this does not 
indicate a malfunction.

y

  Hill Launch Assist (HLA) does not 

operate while the TCS/DSC indicator 
light is illuminated.

  Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on 

page   4-20 .

y

  Hill Launch Assist (HLA) does not 

turn off even if the DSC OFF switch is 
pressed to turn off the TCS/DSC.