How to turn off the hill start assist after it is activated?
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Hill start assist is a default function that cannot be turned off. Here is some information about hill start assist: 1. This function usually does not have a button. When the car is parked on a slope with the gear in the forward position and the brake pedal is released, the hill start assist will automatically activate. In some vehicles, the function will activate after the brake pedal is pressed. The braking time is only a few seconds, and there is a risk of rolling back if the accelerator is not pressed in time. 2. The hill start assist system on a car is usually integrated with the Electronic Stability Program (ESP). If the ESP on the car remains turned on, the hill start assist function will also remain on by default.
The hill start assist function is actually quite convenient. After activation, it automatically applies the brakes to prevent rollback. To deactivate it, simply press the accelerator pedal—the car will sense your intention to start and automatically release the brakes. Some models also allow you to permanently disable this function in the settings menu; just look for vehicle settings or driving assistance options on the central display. However, I recommend that novice drivers not rush to turn it off, especially on steep slopes in urban stop-and-go traffic, as it can save a lot of effort. Of course, experienced manual transmission drivers might find it a bit redundant, so disabling it is perfectly fine.
