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The hill start assist control will operate for 5 seconds
maximally when all of the following conditions apply.
D When the transmission is in any of positions "D", "4",
"3", "2" or "L"
D When the brake pedal is not depressed
The system is designed to operate when the vehicle is starting
on an uphill slope; therefore, if the transmission is in "P" or "N"
it will not operate. It will not operate either if the vehicle starts
to move in reverse on a slope with the transmission in the "R".
" Slip indicator light
When the hill start assist control is operating, the slip indicator
light flashes and an alarm sounds intermittently. At the same
time, the stop lamps and high mounted stoplight are lit.
The slip indicator light comes on for a few seconds when the
ignition key is turned to "ON". If the indicator light does not
come on when the ignition is turned on, contact your Lexus
dealer.
Keep in mind the following when driving.
D The hill start assist control operates for 5 seconds
maximally. If both the brake and accelerator pedals remain
undepressed for longer than 5 seconds, the buzzer will
sound at more frequent intervals and the system will
gradually stop operating.
D The hill start assist control is not designed as a function for
stopping the vehicle on a uphill slope. When stopping the
vehicle, be sure to depress the brake pedal.
The brake actuator temperature increases during continuous
operation of the following systems.
D Active traction control system
D Vehicle stability control system
D Downhill assist control system
D Hill start assist control
If the brake actuator temperature becomes too high while any
of the systems is operating, a buzzer will start to sound
intermittently to indicate that the hill start assist control can no
longer operate. In this case, stop your vehicle immediately at
a safe place.
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
STARTING AND DRIVING
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