WHAT IS HILL START ASSIST
Hill Start Assist makes it easier for you to pull away when your vehicle is on a slope without using the parking brake.
HOW DOES HILL START ASSIST WORK
When the system activates, your vehicle remains stationary for a few seconds after you release the brake pedal. This gives you time to move your foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal. The brakes release when you apply the accelerator pedal and the vehicle begins to move forward, or the vehicle is stationary beyond the hill start assist hold time.
HILL START ASSIST PRECAUTIONS
 WARNING: The system does not replace the parking brake. When you leave your vehicle, always apply the parking brake. WARNING: You must remain in your vehicle when the system turns on. At all times, you are responsible for controlling your vehicle, supervising the system, and intervening, if required. Failure to take care may result in the loss of control of your vehicle, serious personal injury or death. WARNING: The system turns off if there is a malfunction. |
HOW DOES AUTO HOLD WORK
Auto hold applies the brakes to hold your vehicle after you bring the vehicle to a stop. This can help when waiting on a hill or in traffic.
SWITCHING AUTO HOLD ON AND OFF
| WARNING: The system does not replace the parking brake. When you leave your vehicle, always apply the parking brake. WARNING: You must remain in your vehicle when the system turns on. At all times you are responsible for controlling your vehicle, supervising the system, and intervening if required. Failure to follow this instruction could result in the loss of control of your vehicle, personal injury or death. |
You can switch the system on or off by accessing the menu in the touchscreen.
- Access the application drawer on the touchscreen.
- Press Settings on the touchscreen.
- Press Driver Assistance.
Note: You can only switch the system on after you close the driver’s door.
Note: The system remembers the last setting when you start your vehicle.
Note: When using one pedal drive or an automatic car wash, make sure to switch auto hold off, or shift to neutral (N) with the brake pedal applied to ensure auto hold is not active.
USING AUTO HOLD
- Bring your vehicle to a complete stop. The auto hold active indicator illuminates in the information display.
- Release the brake pedal. The system holds your vehicle at a standstill. The auto hold active indicator remains illuminated in the information display.
- Apply the accelerator and drive off in a normal manner. The system releases the brakes and the auto hold active indicator switches off.
Note: The system only activates if you apply enough brake pressure on the brake pedal to bring the vehicle to a standstill.
Note: Under certain conditions, the system could apply the electric parking brake. The brake system warning lamp illuminates. The electric parking brake releases when you press the accelerator pedal. See Automatically Releasing the Electric Parking Brake.
Note: The system switches off if you shift into reverse (R) or neutral (N) while pressing the brake pedal.
There could be actions that can cause the auto hold system not to work when the following occur:
- When you use active park assist.
- Your vehicle is in stay in neutral mode.
- The driver’s door is open.
- You shift into reverse (R) or neutral (N) before the system is active.
AUTO HOLD INDICATORS
 Illuminates when the system is active. |  Illuminates when the system is on but cannot hold your vehicle at a standstill at this particular time. |