When Driving; Do not rely completely on Hill Launch - Page 189

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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 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 4-20.



  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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