What is the correct method for parking a manual transmission car on a steep slope?
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The correct method for parking a manual transmission car on a steep slope: Press the clutch pedal, step on the foot brake to turn off the engine, engage first gear when on an uphill slope or reverse gear when on a downhill slope, pull the handbrake tightly, then slowly release the clutch and foot brake. The method for starting a manual transmission car on a steep slope: When the car starts to move forward, keep the clutch pedal still to allow the car to start smoothly, then slowly release the clutch pedal until it is fully engaged. The hill start assist system can effectively prevent the car from rolling back and make hill starts smoother. For cars equipped with a hill start assist system, when starting on a slope with the handbrake engaged, first press the start assist switch, release the handbrake, press the clutch pedal with the left foot and engage first gear, then slowly release the clutch while stepping on the accelerator pedal with the right foot.