HILL LAUNCH ASSIST (HLA)

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Purpose/Function
Hill Launch Assist (HLA) functions to assist in accelerating the vehicle from a stop on uphill slopes. When the
vehicle is held at a stop by depressing the brake pedal on a slope with a grade of 3 % (MTX vehicle), or 10 %
or more (ATX vehicle), the brake fluid pressure is maintained to prevent the vehicle from rolling backwards even
after the drivers foot is released from the brake pedal.
Hill Launch Assist (HLA) operates when the selector
lever is in the D/M position and the R position. For
MTX vehicles, it operates when the shift lever is in
DIRECTION OF TRAVEL
a forward drive position and the R position.
GRADE
APPROX. 3 % OR
MORE (MTX)
GRADE
APPROX. 10 %
OR MORE (ATX)

DIRECTION OF TRAVEL
GRADE
APPROX. 3 % OR
MORE (MTX)
GRADE
APPROX. 10 %
OR MORE (ATX)

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Structure
Block diagram
DSC HU/CM
ABS WHEEL-SPEED
SENSOR (LF, RF, LR, RR)

CM

TRACTION
CONTROL
SOLENOID
VALVE

PCM
ENGINE TORQUE
ENGINE ROTATION SPEED
ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION
BRAKE SWITCH SIGNAL
CLUTCH PEDAL POSITION (CPP)
SWITCH SIGNAL (MTX)
SHIFT LEVER POSITION (MTX)
BACK-UP LIGHT SWITCH SIGNAL (MTX)
INSTRUMENT
CLUSTER

HU

CPU
BRAKE FLUID
PRESSURE
SENSOR

LF CALIPER
PISTON

RF CALIPER
PISTON

LR CALIPER
PISTON

PARKING BRAKE SWITCH SIGNAL

RR CALIPER
PISTON

TCM
SELECTOR LEVER POSITION (ATX)
SAS CONTROL
MODULE

LONGITUDINAL-G SIGNAL

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Hydraulic circuit diagram

MASTER CYLINDER

TRACTION
CONTROL
SOLENOID
VALVE

TRACTION
CONTROL
SOLENOID
VALVE

STABILITY
CONTROL
SOLENOID
VALVE

STABILITY
CONTROL
SOLENOID
VALVE

INLET
SOLENOID
VALVE

INLET
SOLENOID
VALVE

OUTLET
SOLENOID
VALVE

BRAKE
FLUID
PRESSURE
SENSOR

OUTLET
SOLENOID LR
VALVE
PRESSURE
PRESSURE
MAINTAINED
MAINTAINED
RF

INLET
SOLENOID
VALVE

OUTLET
OUTLET
SOLENOID LF
SOLENOID
VALVE
VALVE
PRESSURE
PRESSURE
MAINTAINED
MAINTAINED
RR

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Operation
Hill Launch Assist (HLA) is controlled by the DSC HU/CM. When the input signals from each module meet the
operation conditions, the DSC HU/CM maintains the brake fluid pressure when the driver depressed the brake
pedal (hold control). When the engine torque increases to the point of enabling the vehicle to move forward by
depressing the accelerator pedal (ATX vehicles) or depressing the clutch (MTX vehicles), the brake fluid pressure
is released (release control) according to the engine torque value.
In the event that a malfunction occurs in the DSC system during hold control, the DSC HU/CM releases the brake
fluid pressure. When the brake fluid is released due to a DSC system malfunction, slow release control or fast
release control is performed according to the nature of the malfunction.
Note
Hill Launch Assist (HLA) operates during forward and reverse travel (grade on which system operates
changes slightly depending on vehicle conditions such as load, tire wear, tire air pressure).
Hill Launch Assist (HLA) operates continuously regardless of the TCS OFF switch operation effect.
If a malfunction occurs in the parking brake switch or there is an error in the parking brake signal from the
instrument cluster, Hill Launch Assist (HLA) does not operate. In this case, the TCS/DSC indicator light are
illuminated simultaneously.
If a malfunction occurs in the DSC system, Hill Launch Assist (HLA) does not operate.
Hold control
Control conditions (all of the following conditions met):

Slope of approx. 3 % or more (MTX)

Slope of approx. 10 % or more (ATX)
Wheel speed is 0 km/h {0 mph}
Parking brake not operated
Accelerator pedal not depressed
No fail-safe mode is present
Upslope: The selector lever position is in the D/M position (ATX)
Upslope: The shift lever position is in the position other than R (MTX)
Downslope: The selector/shift lever position is in the R position
Brake pedal is depressed
Clutch pedal depressed (MTX)

Note
If the parking brake is operated during hold control, slow release control is executed and the brake fluid
pressure is released. After this, if the brake pedal is depressed again and the parking brake is released,
the system transitions to hold control again.
Control description
If all of the control conditions are met, the DSC HU/CM controls the traction control solenoid valves and
maintains brake fluid pressure (driver can depress brake pedal more at this time).
VEHICLE
STOPPED

RELEASE
BRAKE PEDAL

HIGH
STORED HOLD PRESSURE
BRAKE FLUID PRESSURE

TIME
HOLD CONTROL

MAX 1.5 s (MTX)

MAX 2.0 s (ATX)

: BRAKE FLUID PRESSURE WHEN DRIVER OPERATING BRAKE PEDAL

: BRAKE FLUID PRESSURE UNDER HILL LAUNCH ASSIST (HLA) CONTROL
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If the brake pedal is released, brake fluid pressure (hold-pressure stored in memory) is maintained for a
maximum of 1.5 s (MTX) or 2.0 s (ATX).
Release control
Control condition
After the accelerator pedal is depressed, the required engine torque for accelerating the vehicle on a slope
is produced
Control description

 Brake fluid pressure being maintained is

lowered depending on produced engine torque.

HIGH
BRAKE
FLUID
PRESSURE
0
TIME
HIGH
ENGINE
TORQUE

0
TIME

RELEASE POINT

: PRODUCED ENGINE TORQUE

: BRAKE FLUID PRESSURE UNDER HILL
LAUNCH CONTROL (HLA) CONTROL
: REQUIRED ENGINE TORQUE FOR
ACCELERATING VEHICLE ON A SLOPE (THE
REQUIRED ENGINE TORQUE VARIES
ACCORDING TO GRADE OF A SLOPE)
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Slow release control

Control condition (one or more of following conditions are met):
Parking brake applied
Clutch pedal released (MTX)
DSC HU/CM has malfunction (performs slow release control only if solenoid valve control is available)
1.5 s have elapsed with brake pedal released (MTX)
2.0 s have elapsed with brake pedal released (ATX)
Control description
Brake fluid pressure being maintained is
lowered within 1.5 s
SLOW RELEASE CONTROL
CONDITIONS MET
HIGH
BRAKE
FLUID
PRESSURE
TIME
SLOW RELEASE CONTROL (WITHIN 1.5 s)
: BRAKE FLUID PRESSURE UNDER HILL
LAUNCH ASSIST (HLA) CONTROL

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Fast release control

Control condition
DSC HU/CM has malfunction and solenoid valve control is not available
Control description
Brake fluid pressure being maintained is reduced to 0 kPa {0 mmHg, 0 inHg} immediately