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pedal. When the accelerator pedal is released,

the vehicle will return to very low speed

regardless of how steep the hill is and without

the brakes needing to be applied. The brake

lights will illuminate when the function is acti-

vated.

Hill Descent Control*

NOTE

The function for assisting when driving down-

hill (HDC¹⁵) is a low-speed function with

increased engine braking. The function

makes it possible to increase or decrease the

vehicle's speed on steep downhill gradients

by only using the accelerator pedal, without

applying the brakes.

This drive mode is not designed to be used

for normal street driving.

NOTE

The driver can brake to stop or slow the vehi-

cle at any time by depressing the brake pedal.

The function is deactivated when driving at

high speeds and must be reactivated at

lower speeds if so desired.

In vehicles equipped with drive mode con-

trol*, the function is included in the Off Road

drive mode.

HDC is designed for driving on rough roads at

low speeds and downhill gradients with slip-

pery or otherwise difficult road surfaces. The

driver does not need to use the brake pedal

but can instead focus on steering.

HDC is activated along with Low Speed Con-

trol (LSC¹⁶), which facilitates and improves

traction and control on rough and slippery sur-

faces. The system is intended to be used at

low speeds, up to approximately 40 km/h (25

mph).

Related information

Activating and deactivating Hill Descent

Control * using the function button

(p. 419)

•

Changing drive mode* (p. 405)

Low Speed Control* (p. 416)

All Wheel Drive (AWD)* (p. 403)

To keep in mind when using HDC

•

If the function is switched off while driving

on a steep downhill gradient, braking

effect will be gradually reduced.

•

WARNING

HDC is only intended to be a supplemen-

tary braking aid and it does not function in

all situations.

HDC can be used in gear positions D and

R, and in manual gears 1 or 2.

•

It is not possible to manually shift to third

gear or higher when HDC is active.

The driver is always ultimately responsible

for operating the vehicle in a safe manner.

NOTE

Function

Hill Descent Control allows the vehicle to

move forward or backward at very low speeds

assisted by the brake system. The driver can

increase the speed by pressing the accelerator

When LSC with HDC is activated, the feel

of the accelerator pedal and engine

response will change.

Hill Descent Control

Low Speed Control

418

* Option/accessory.

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Activating and deactivating Hill

Descent Control* using the

function button

There is a function button for assistance on

steep gradients with Hill Descent Control in

the center display's Function view if the vehi-

cle is not equipped with a drive mode control

in the tunnel console.

Related information

Economical driving

Hill Descent Control * (p. 418)

•

Drive economically and more environmentally

conscious by thinking ahead and avoiding

rapid starts and stops.

Adapt your driving style and speed to the cur-

rent traffic conditions.

Changing drive mode* (p. 405)

•

Observe the following rules:

For lower fuel consumption, activate Eco

drive mode.

•

Selecting Hill Descent Control in the

center display's Function view

HDC only works at low speeds.

Use the Eco Coast function in drive mode

Eco - engine braking is deactivated, allow-

ing the vehicle's kinetic energy to be used

to roll greater distances.

•

–

Tap the Hill Descent Control button to

activate or deactivate the function.

Use gear D as often as possible and avoid

using the kick-down function.

•

For manual gear shifting, use the highest

possible gear for the current traffic situa-

tion and road conditions - fuel consump-

tion is reduced at lower engine speeds

(rpm). Use the gear indicator¹⁷.

> An indicator light in the button will illu-

minate when the function is activated.

Maintain a steady speed and a generous

following distance to traffic ahead to mini-

mize braking.

•

When the engine is switched off, the function

will be automatically deactivated.

Fuel consumption is increased at high

speeds - air resistance increases with

speed.

NOTE

The function is deactivated when driving at

high speeds and must be reactivated at

lower speeds if so desired.

Only available in certain markets.

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* Option/accessory. 419

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