Is Hill Start Assist Automatically Activated?

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Hill Start Assist is automatically activated and remains on by default, with no manual shut-off button. This feature primarily assists the vehicle when climbing slopes. Simply put, when encountering an uphill section, Hill Start Assist aids the vehicle in ascending, making driving easier and reducing effort. Several conditions must be met for Hill Start Assist to function: first, the vehicle must be on an incline; second, it should not be in Park (P) gear; third, the accelerator should not be pressed; fourth, the vehicle must be stationary; and fifth, the handbrake should not be engaged. Only when all these conditions are satisfied will Hill Start Assist activate. Known as HAC (Hill-start Assist Control), this system is a derivative function based on the ESP (Electronic Stability Program) system. It allows the vehicle to remain braked for a few seconds after the driver releases the brake pedal, facilitating a smooth start on a slope without using the handbrake.