Before Climbing A Steep Hill
As you approach a hill, consider its grade or steepness.
Determine if it is too steep. Look to see what the traction is on the hill side trail. Is the trail straight up and down?
What is on top and the other side? Are there ruts, rocks, branches or other obstacles on the path? Can you safely recover the vehicle if something goes wrong? If everything looks good and you feel confident, shift the transmission into a lower gear with 4L (Low) engaged, and proceed with caution, maintaining your momentum as you climb the hill.
See also:
Electronic Range Select (ERS) Operation
The Electronic Range Select (ERS) shift control allows the
driver to limit the highest available gear when the shift
lever is in the DRIVE position. For example, if you shift
the transmission in ...
HSA On Automatic Transmission Vehicles
The system will work in REVERSE, and all forward gears on vehicles equipped with
an automatic transmission.
The system will not activate if the vehicle is placed in NEUTRAL. ...
Normal Starting
NOTE: Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine is obtained without
pumping or pressing the accelerator pedal.
Turn the ignition switch to the START position and release when the engine sta ...