[Thunderball]

Hello,

Is the Hill Start Assist an optional or a standard feature on an automatic smart?

Thanks for your feedback

 

[Karl Roth]

It is a standard feature on my 08 automated manual smart.

 

[jwight]

Welcome to SCoA! Standard on all 451s and I assume the new 453s with the DCT.

 

[Huronlad]

Hill assist has been standard since the 450 models.

 

[toymaker17]

What is hill assist, I'm sure I have it in my 12 but not aware of it.

 

[Huronlad]

Google it or read your owner's manual..

 

[jimvw57]

when starting on a hill, the brakes stay applied for a bit before you start to move to allow you a chance to get from the brake to the gas pedal.