Hill-start assist control
Hill-start assist control helps to prevent the vehicle from rolling
backwards
when starting on an incline or slippery slope.
To engage hill-start assist control, further depress the brake pedal when the vehicle is stopped completely.
A buzzer will sound once to indicate the system is activated.
The slip indicator will also start flashing.
Hill-start assist control can be operated when
l The shift lever is in a position other than P.
The parking brake is not applied.
The accelerator pedal is not depressed.
Hill-start assist control
While hill-start assist control is operating, the brakes remain automatically applied after the driver releases the brake pedal. The stop lights and the high mounted stoplight turn on.
Hill-start assist control operates for about 2 seconds after the brake pedal
is
released.
If the slip indicator does not flash and the buzzer does not sound when the
brake
pedal is further depressed, slightly reduce the pressure on the brake pedal (do
not allow the vehicle to roll backward) and then firmly depress it again. If the
system
still does not operate, check if the operating conditions explained above
have been met.
Hill-start assist control buzzer
When hill-start assist control is activated, the buzzer will sound once.
In the following situations, hill-start assist control will be canceled and
the
buzzer will sound twice.
• No attempt is made to drive the vehicle within approximately 2 seconds of releasing the brake pedal.
• The shift lever is moved to P.
• The parking brake is applied.
• The brake pedal is depressed again.
• The brake pedal has been depressed for more than approximately 3 minutes.
If the slip indicator comes on
It may indicate a malfunction in the system. Contact your Lexus dealer.
CAUTION:
Hill-start assist control
Do not overly rely on hill-start assist control. Hill-start assist control may
not operate
effectively on extremely steep inclines or roads covered in ice.
Unlike the parking brake, hill-start assist control is not intended to hold
the vehicle
stationary for an extended period of time. Do not attempt to use hill-start
assist control to hold the vehicle on an incline for an extended period of time,
as
doing so may lead to an accident.
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