Hill-Start Assist Control - Toyota PRIUS Manual

2-4. Using other driving systems

Hill-start assist control

Hill-start assist control helps to prevent the vehicle from rolling
backwards when starting on an incline or slippery slope.
 Hill-start assist control operating conditions
The system operates in the following situations:

• The shift position is in a position other than P.
• The parking brake is not applied.
• The accelerator pedal is not depressed.
 Hill-start assist control cannot be operated while the slip indicator light is
illuminated.
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To engage hill-start assist con-
trol, further depress the brake
pedal when the vehicle is
stopped completely.
A buzzer will sound once to
indicate the system is acti-
vated. The slip indicator will
also start flashing.