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Using Hill Descent Control
Press and release the hill descent button on the instrument panel. A light in the cluster illuminates and a tone sounds when this feature is activated.
Press and release the hill descent button on the instrument panel. A light in the cluster illuminates and a tone sounds when this feature is activated.To increase descent speed, press the accelerator pedal until the desired speed is reached. To decrease descent speed, press the brake pedal until the desired speed is reached.
Whether accelerating or decelerating, once the desired descent speed is reached, remove your feet from the pedals and the chosen vehicle speed is maintained.
Note:
Noise from the ABS pump motor may be observed during hill descent control operation. This is a normal characteristic of the ABS and should be no reason for concern.
Hill Descent Modes
- At speeds below 20 mph (32 km/h): When the hill descent control switch is pressed and hill descent control is active, the hill descent control telltale flashes.
- At speeds below 20 mph (32 km/h): When the hill descent control switch is pressed and conditions are not correct for hill descent activation, the hill descent control system is enabled and the hill descent control telltale is solid. A message displays in the information display.
- At speeds above 20 mph (32 km/h): When the hill descent control switch is pressed, the hill descent control system is enabled, the telltale in the cluster is not illuminated and a message is displayed in the information display.
Refer to the information displays for additional hill descent control messages. See
Information Messages.
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