STARTING & DRIVING
Always ensure the brake pedal is pressed or
parking brake applied until drive is taken up
by the clutch.
Firm application of the brake pedal when
stopping is required by HHC to generate
suficient brake pressure to maintain hold.
Hill Hold Control is a comfort function. It works on
inclines when the car detects it has come to a ‘stand still
status’. Once the clutch pedal has been pressed down and
the brake pedal released, the vehicle will maintain pressure
in the braking system for 1 – 2 seconds. After this, the Hill
Hold will release.
HHC assists the driver by 'holding' the vehicle during hill
starts.
The following conditions must be fulilled to activate HHC:
• Stop the vehicle on a slope in excess of 3% and for more
than 2 seconds.
• SCS is active and fault free.
• Parking brake is released.
• Clutch pedal is pressed (MT), or in D or R gear (AT).
• Ignition is ON.
• Suficient brake pedal application force has been applied.
If the driver releases the brake pedal on a hill, HHC will
maintain brake pressure for 1 - 2 seconds, after this period
the vehicle may roll backwards.
Note: HHC cannot overcome physical limitations. DO
NOT solely rely on HHC.
Note: HHC is available in both forward and backward
directions when pulling away on uphill slopes.
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