The hill-start assist is a variant of hill-holder used by some semi-automatic, clutchless transmissions as well as newer manual transmissions. The system prevents the car from rolling away when trying to pull away on an up or down gradient, simulating a "handbrake hill start" manual drivers will be familiar with. read more
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Me and my wife own a 2013 Ford Fusion SE and we are from the island of Aruba (Caribbean). Since yesterday our vehicle started showing the messages "Service AdvanceTrac" and also "Hill Start Assist Not Available". This all happened since yesterday, driving in normal conditions. read more
Ford Mondeo / Ford Mondeo owners manual / Hill start assist / Using hill start assist The system can operate in either automatic or manual mode. If you select automatic mode, the system is activated automatically when the vehicle is on a slope and you press the brake pedal. read more