What does the Hill Start Assist System mean?

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CatherineFitz
07/25/25 7:49am
The Hill Start Assist System is a function derived from the ESP system, which allows the vehicle to maintain braking for a few seconds when starting on a slope without using the handbrake, even after the right foot leaves the brake pedal. This enables the driver to easily move their foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal, preventing the vehicle from rolling back and causing an accident, without making the driver feel flustered. How to use the Hill Start Assist System: 1. Press the brake and clutch pedals firmly, ensuring the gear is in the 1st position; 2. First, tap the brake, shift to 1st gear, release the clutch and brake to let the car move slightly forward, then immediately press the clutch and brake firmly to activate the Hill Start Assist; 3. When starting, after releasing the brake, the vehicle can remain stationary for 2-3 seconds, allowing the driver to release the clutch and press the accelerator to move forward.
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AdalineDella
08/10/25 6:42pm
Last time when I was teaching my novice sister to drive, I truly experienced how the hill start assist is a lifesaver! The moment you release the brake and prepare to step on the accelerator on a steep slope, this system automatically locks the brakes for 2-3 seconds to prevent the car from rolling backward. Once while queuing in a supermarket's underground parking lot, the car in front suddenly stopped. Even after braking halfway up the slope, I could calmly take a sip of water—knowing that as long as I stepped on the accelerator within two seconds, I wouldn't hit the car behind. Especially for friends driving manual transmissions, this feature completely eliminates the awkwardness of managing the clutch with the left foot, the accelerator with the right foot, and still needing to handle the handbrake. No more panicking and fumbling when climbing steep slopes in the rain!
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