Hill Start Assist - Toyota 2016 Yaris Owner's Manual

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3-5. Brake

Hill Start Assist

Hill Start Assist is a function which assists the driver in acceler-
ating 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 brak-
ing force is maintained automatically after the brake pedal is
released on a steep grade.
For vehicles with a manual transaxle, Hill Start Assist 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 Start Assist 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 forward gear.
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Hill Start Assist 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.
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Hill Start Assist does not operate if the parking brake is applied, the vehicle
has not stopped completely, or the clutch pedal is released.
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While Hill Start Assist is operating, the brake pedal may feel stiff and vibrate,
however, this does not indicate a malfunction.
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Hill Start Assist does not operate while the TRAC/VSC indicator light is illu-
minated.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on P. 164.
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Hill Start Assist does not turn off even if the VSC OFF switch is pressed to
turn off the TRAC/VSC.
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