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STARTING AND DRIVING
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* Option/accessory.
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Hill Descent Control (HDC)* (p. 283)
Hill Descent Control (HDC)*
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HDC can be compared to an automatic engine
brake. When you release the accelerator on
downhill gradients the car is normally braked by
means of the engine striving for low engine
idling speeds, so-called engine braking. But the
steeper the roadway and the more load in the
car, the faster the car coasts despite engine
braking - the HDC function compensates for this
with automatic brake intervention.
General information on HDC
HDC makes it possible to increase/reduce speed
on steep downhill gradients, with a foot only on
the accelerator pedal, without using the foot
brake. The sensitivity of the accelerator pedal
decreases and becomes more precise by means
of the full actuation of the pedal being restricted
to adjusting engine speed within a limited range.
The brake system brakes itself and provides the
car with a low and even speed, so allowing the
driver to fully focus on steering.
HDC is particularly helpful on steep gradients
with an uneven road surface and slippery sec-
tions. E.g. when launching a boat on a trailer from
a ramp.
WARNING
HDC does not work in all situations but is
designed merely as a supplementary aid.
The driver always bears ultimate responsibility
for ensuring that the vehicle is driven safely.
Function
HDC On/Off.
HDC is activated or deactivated with one of the
centre console's switches. The lamp within it illu-
minates when the function is activated.
When HDC is operating, the combined
instrument panel's symbol illuminates
combined with the text message
Hill descent
control ON
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Only possible on the S60 Cross Country with AWD.
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