Operation

On an ascending slope, with the vehicle stationary, the vehicle is held for a

On an ascending slope, with the vehicle stationary, the vehicle is held for a brief moment when you release the brake pedal:

- if you are in first gear or neutral with a manual gearbox,
- if you are in position A or M with an electronic gearbox.
- if you are in position D or M with an automatic gearbox.

On a descending slope, with the vehicle stationary and reverse gear engaged, the vehicle is held for a brief moment when you release the brake pedal.

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