What is the Hill Start Assist Function in Cars?
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Car hill start assist function prevents vehicle rollback by applying braking force to all four wheels through the system, effectively reducing the risk of rolling accidents during hill parking. Simply put, when starting on an uphill slope, the vehicle can automatically apply brakes to prevent rollback. Developed as an extension of the ESP system, hill start assist enables the vehicle to maintain braking for several seconds after the driver's right foot leaves the brake pedal during hill starts without using the handbrake. This allows the driver to smoothly transition their foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal, preventing accidents caused by vehicle rollback.