How to Operate Hill Start Assist in a Manual Transmission Car?
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Operation method of hill start assist for manual transmission: 1. Start the car, shift into 1st gear, hold the brake and clutch while releasing the handbrake; 2. Completely release the brake - the car will not roll back within 2 seconds after brake release; 3. Slowly release the clutch while applying throttle; 4. Complete the hill start and drive away with throttle. Hill start assist is a function derived from the ESP system that allows the car to start on a slope without using the handbrake and prevents rolling back. Activation conditions for hill start assist: 1. Throttle pedal is not depressed; 2. Vehicle is stationary on a slope; 3. Handbrake is not engaged.