Why is the Hill Start Assist Not Working?

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DiTyler
07/29/25 5:07pm
The activation of the Hill Start Assist function requires the following conditions to be met: the gear lever is in any position other than P; the accelerator pedal is not pressed; the vehicle is in a stationary state; the parking brake is not engaged. The specific details are as follows: 1. Under the premise of meeting the above basic conditions, when the vehicle is stopped and the driver further presses the brake pedal, the system activates the Hill Start Assist control. 2. When the driver firmly presses the brake pedal and hears a "beep" sound, the Hill Start Assist system takes effect (working time is two seconds), and the brake light will illuminate to automatically generate braking. If the Hill Start Assist system does not work at all, it is recommended to go directly to a 4S shop for a computer diagnostic test.
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