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DRIVER CORRECTION DEVICES, AIDS
Hill start assistance
This function assists the driver when
starting on hills. It prevents the vehicle
from rolling forwards or backwards by
automatically applying the brakes
when the driver lifts their foot off the
brake pedal to depress the accelerator
pedal.
System operation
It only operates when the gear selector
is in a position other than neutral
(other than N) and the vehicle is
completely stationary (brake pedal
depressed).
The system holds the vehicle for
approximately 2 seconds. The brakes
are then gradually released (the
vehicle will move according to the
slope).
The hill start assistance
system cannot
completely prevent the
vehicle from rolling
backwards in all situations
(extremely steep gradients,
etc.).
In all cases, the driver may
depress the brake pedal to
prevent the vehicle from rolling
forwards or backwards.
The hill start assistance function
should not be used for prolonged
stops : use the brake pedal.
This function is not designed to
immobilise the vehicle
permanently.
If necessary, use the brake pedal
to stop the vehicle.
The driver must remain
particularly vigilant when driving
on slippery orlow-grip surfaces
and/or on hills.
Risk of serious injury.
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