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Originally Posted by mickster
A CVT is not like the automatic transmissions most of us are used to using. The CVT belts have give and the weight of the car will let it rolll backwards on downhill slopes until gas is supplied (even my Acura TL will roll back a hair) more like a manual transmission.
There is no "hill holder" like on some cars. I'm not sure where some read that there was, but if I am wrong, please point me in the right direction. 
In any event, a small tap to the gas will stop the roll or else swap feet on the brakes and hold the brake with your left foot while giving a small amount of gas before you take off on an uphill start. (Kind of like letting out the clutch while giving the car gas...) |
On Page 173 of the 2006 Owner's Manual there is a feature called "Creep Aid System" that reads as follows "When you release the brake pedal while your vehicle idles, this feature keeps the braking pressure until the engine starts, and prevents the vehicle from dropping back."
I have seen this in action but only on steeper hills. Today I had the car roll back on 2 slight inclines. I figured I wasn't depressing the accelarator quick enough after releasing the brake.
Mark