How many seconds should the handbrake be held during a hill start?

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Hold the handbrake for 5 seconds during a hill start. Precautions for hill starts: The initial state is neutral gear, with the foot brake pressed and the handbrake pulled up as tightly as possible. Slowly release the foot brake to ensure the car does not roll backward when the brake is fully released. If necessary, pull the handbrake tighter again, press the clutch, shift into first gear, lightly press the accelerator to maintain engine speed between 1500 and 2000 RPM, release the clutch to the half-clutch position, and continue to slowly release the clutch while simultaneously applying throttle to maintain engine speed. Function of the handbrake: The handbrake provides resistance to prevent the car from rolling when parked. It is used to lock the drive shaft or rear wheels.