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CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS
When the HSA is not activated, the service brake system retains a certain level
of braking pressure only while the brake pedal is being depressed. When HSA is
activated, the system retains the braking pressure that is produced when the brake
pedal is depressed during a stop even after the brake pedal is released. The vehicle is
then held stopped for the period of time until the HSA is deactivated. (The HSA works
only while the engine is in operation.)
Hill Start Aid (HSA)
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WARNING
HSA is a temporary braking force retaining device. HSA is not a substitute for
the parking brake.
Avoid leaving the driver seat with HSA activated. When leaving the driver seat,
be sure to set the parking brake and remove the key from the starter switch.
The HSA cannot retain the braking force when the brake system pressure drops
or the power supply to the HSA is interrupted due to any of the following causes.
The starter switch is turned to a position other than the "ON" position.
The fuse for the HSA circuit is removed.
The fuse for the Smoother circuit is removed.
A battery cable is disconnected.
The HSA OFF switch placed in the "ON" position.
Since the HSA does not provide braking pressure if any of the above conditions
exist, the vehicle will move down on a slope and very dangerous situation may
result. Set the parking brake if you do any of the above.
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