What to Do When an Automatic Transmission Car Lacks Hill Start Assist?

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When starting the car, you should first press the accelerator pedal. Once the car's front end lifts slightly, you can gradually release the handbrake. To activate hill start assist, the gear lever should not be in the P position, the accelerator pedal should not be pressed, the vehicle should be stationary, and the parking brake should not be engaged. When hill start assist is successfully activated, you will hear two beeps, and the brake lights will illuminate. On steep or slippery surfaces, the brake assist typically provides about three seconds of braking time, which is sufficient for the driver to start smoothly.