Start Assist

The start-off assistant prevents the vehicle from moving unexpectedly, based on the degree of incline, as the driver releases the brake pedal and moves to the accelerator pedal (ie. when pulling away on a hill).

The "start assist" function is accomplished as follows:

• Gradient (degree of incline) is determined by the longitudinal-acceleration sensor located in the DSC control module.
• Based on the degree of incline, the necessary braking torque or engine torque is calculated by the DSC module.
• Brake pressure needed to hold the vehicle is momentarily maintained (approx 2 sec).
• Brake pressure is reduced as soon as the available engine torque is sufficient to move the vehicle or accelerator is not depressed within approx. 2 sec.

The function can be activated when driving forward or backwards and is deactivated when the parking brake is applied and can not be activated if the transmission is in neutral.