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Safety
Hill Assist Descent
Control
System that provides assistance when
descending on loose or soft surfaces (gravel,
mud, etc.) or a steep gradient.
This system reduces the risk of slip or loss
of control of the vehicle when descending,
whether going forward or in reverse.
During a descent, it assists the driver in
maintaining a constant speed, depending
on the gear engaged, while progressively
releasing the brakes.
For the system to activate, the slope must
be greater than 5%.
The system can be used with the gearbox
in neutral.
Otherwise engage a gear corresponding
to the speed to prevent the engine stalling.
With an automatic gearbox, the system
can be used with the selector at N, D or R.
When the system is regulating, the Active
Safety Brake system is automatically
deactivated.
The system is not available:
- if the speed of the vehicle is above
45 mph (70 km/h),
- if the speed of the vehicle is being
controlled by the Dynamic cruise
control with Stop function, depending
on the type of gearbox.
Operation
Switching on
By default, the system is not selected.
The system's status is not saved when the
ignition is switched off.
The driver can select the system when
the engine is running, when the vehicle is
stationary or moving at speeds up to approx.
30 mph (50 km/h).
F Speed below 30 mph (50 km/h),
press this button until its
indicator lamp lights up to
select the system; this warning
lamp appears in grey in the
instrument panel.
F Speed below 18 mph (30 km/h),
the system becomes active; this
warning lamp lights up green in
the instrument panel.
F When the vehicle begins its descent, you
can release the accelerator and brake
pedals; the system regulates the speed:
- if the gearbox is in first or
second gear, the speed
decreases and the warning lamp
flashes rapidly,
- if the gearbox is in neutral or if
the clutch pedal is depressed,
the speed decreases and the
warning lamp flashes slowly;
in this case, the maintained
descent speed is lower.
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