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Driving
interrupted and, if necessary, it is then reacti-
v
at
ed.
Ev
en so
, it is imper
ativ
e that the surf
ace guar-
antees sufficient adhesion. For this reason,
the Hill Descent Control will not fulfil its func-
tion when, for example, descending a slope
with a frozen or slippery surface.
Hill Descent Control is available when the
dash panel display shows the message .
Hill Descent Control automatically intervenes
if the following conditions are met:
●
The vehicle engine is running.
●
The Offroad driving profile has been selec-
ted
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page 263. Driving at a speed below
30 km/h (18 mph) (the message is shown
on the instrument panel).
●
The slope of the descent is at least 10%
when driving forward and 9% when driving in
reverse.
●
The brake and the accelerator are not
pressed.
Hill Descent Control is deactivated on press-
ing the brake and the accelerator or if the
slope is below 5%. The function may be dis-
connected manually in the Easy Connect
system by pressing the > HDC button.
WARNING
Always be ready to brake. Otherwise, an
accident could occur and cause injury.
●
Hill Descent Control is only an auxiliary
system that in some situations may not suf-
ficiently brake the v
ehicle when going
down a slope.
●
The speed of the vehicle may increase
despite the intervention of Hill Descent
Control.
Steering
Information relating to different v
e-
hicle processes.
Electro-mechanical power steering adapts
el
ectr
onically
t
o the speed of the car
, t
or
que
and steering angle.
If the power steering should fail at any time or
the engine is switched off (for instance when
being towed), the car can still be steered.
However, much more effort than normal will
be required to turn the steering wheel.
Progressive steering
Depending on the vehicle’s features, it may or
may not incorporate a progressive steering
system.
In city traffic you do not need to turn so much
on parking, manoeuvring or in very tight turns.
On the road or on the motorway, progressive
steering transmits, for example, in bends, a
sportier, more direct and noticeably more dy-
namic driving sensation.
Steering assist
This help assists the driver in critical situa-
tions. It recommends turning the steering
wheel to perform a corrective manoeuvre
(counter-steering), turning slightly to avoid
skidding
›››
.
WARNING
Steering assist helps the driver in critical
situations. The driver is the person who has
to control the vehicle's st
eering at all times.
Control lamp
It lights up red
Faulty steering.
Do not continue driving, stop the vehicle as soon as
possible and in a safe manner.
T
ake the vehicle to a specialised workshop and have
the fault repaired as soon as possible.
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