Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)

Hill-Start Assist Control helps prevent the vehicle from rolling backwards when starting from a stop on a hill. The system operates the brakes automatically for about 2 seconds (maximum of 5 seconds when the accelerator pedal is slightly depressed during HAC operation) and releases the brake after 2 seconds or when the accelerator pedal is depressed.

Always be ready to depress the accelerator pedal when starting from a stop on an uphill slope. Hill-Start Assist Control activates only for about 2 seconds.
Hill-Start Assist Control does not operate when the gear is shifted to P (Park) or N (Neutral).
Hill-Start Assist Control activates even when the ESC (Electronic Stability Control) is off. It does not activate, if the ESC is not operating normally.
Be aware that restarting after a stop on a steep hill would be difficult if the vehicle temperature is high or the total loaded vehicle weight is high.
When driving on a steep hill, you need to control the speed moderately. Make sure to check the surroundings before restarting your vehicle after a complete stop. Minimize vehicle weight for your safety.