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HILL DESCENT CONTROL (HDC)
S
YSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
The HDC function is an integral part of the
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system, keeping
the vehicle at a constant speed while descending
a hill by actively controlling the brakes.
HDC aims to create vehicle stability and safer
driving in various situations, including poor grip
conditions and steep descents.
The system has three different modes:
Off: the system is deactivated
Enabled: the system is enabled and ready to
intervene when the activation conditions are
met
Active: the system actively controls the vehicle
speed
Enabling The System
To enable the system, push the HDC switch
loc
ated on the steering wheel.
HDC Switch
The system is enabled if the car speed is below
20 m
ph (30 km/h). The system stays enabled
unt
il the car speed reaches 37
mph (60 km/h),
t
he
system is disabled at speeds above 37 mph
(60
km/h).
Activation of the HDC system is indicated by the
white icon appearing in the instrument cluster
display.
HDC Symbol
Activation Of The System
Once enabled, the HDC system will activate
a
ut
omatically if the vehicle is driven on a downhill
slope with sufficient gradient, greater than 8%.
The speed set for the HDC system can be
adj
usted using the SET switch located on the
steering wheel.
HDC Speed SET Switch
Once the desired speed has been reached,
rele
ase the SET switch and the HDC system will
maintain the set speed. After set speed is
established, the HDC system will automatically
brake to keep the vehicle at the set speed if the
accelerator pedal is released and the vehicle gets
close to the set speed.
It is possible to reduce the set speed with the
brak
e pedal. When the pedal is released, the
system will adjust the set speed to the new
current speed.
NOTE:
If the vehicle’s speed exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h),
but
remains below 37
mph (60 km/h) and the
a
c
c
elerator pedal is released, as soon as the
Vehicle modifications, or failure to properly
maintain your vehicle, may change the
handling characteristics of your vehicle, and
may negatively affect the performance of the
ESC system. Changes to the steering system,
suspension, braking system, tire type and size
or wheel size may adversely affect ESC
performance. Improperly inflated and
unevenly worn tires may also degrade ESC
performance. Any vehicle modification or poor
vehicle maintenance that reduces the
effectiveness of the ESC system can increase
the risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle
rollover, personal injury and death.
WARNING!
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