Moving up a steep grade from a standing start
To move up a steep grade from a standing start:
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Press the brake pedal, release the parking break, and shift the shift lever to D (Drive).
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Select the appropriate gear depending on load weight and steepness of the grade, and release the parking brake.
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Press the accelerator gradually while releasing the service brakes.
When accelerating from a stop on a steep hill, the vehicle may have a tendency to roll backwards.
WARNING
When you start driving after the car was stopped on a hill, even though the shift lever is in D (Driving) position, if you do not step on the accelerator pedal or brake pedal, the car may roll backward, resulting in a fatal accident.
Always come to a complete stop before shifting into D (Drive).