Advanced Braking

The hill start assist system facilitates starting off on a hill without the need to use the hand brake for assistance. To do this, the function delays brake pressure build-up at the wheel brake cylinders on starting off. This prevents the vehicle from rolling backwards before sufficient drive power is available for starting off on the hill.

Phase 2

Phase 3

Phase 4

Phase 1

the slope.

The hill start assist system's function can be described in four phases.

1. Build Pressure 2. Maintain Pressure 3. Relieve Pressure 4. Reduce Pressure