How to Activate Hill Start Assist in a Car?
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To activate the hill start assist in a car: The hill start assist system is typically integrated with the Electronic Stability Program (ESP). If the ESP on your vehicle remains activated, the hill start assist function will also be enabled by default. When starting on a steep or slippery slope, if the driver switches from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal, the vehicle may roll backward, making it difficult to start. To prevent this, the hill start assist control temporarily applies brakes to all four wheels to prevent the vehicle from rolling back. Hill start assist is a function derived from the ESP system, designed to keep the vehicle stationary for a few seconds after the driver releases the brake pedal without using the handbrake during a hill start. This allows the driver to easily move their foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal, preventing the vehicle from rolling back and avoiding potential accidents.