When starting off on an uphill
  • Engage the parking brake firmly to prevent the vehicle from rolling backwards.

  • Move the shift lever to D (Drive) position while depressing the brake pedal. Make sure that the shift indicator in the cluster displays 1st gear.

  • Take your foot of the brake pedal and depress the accelerator pedal gradually. Then, when the vehicle starts moving, release the parking brake and depress the accelerator pedal.