WARNING:
Before driving off-road it is absolutely essential that in-experienced drivers become fully familiar with the vehicle's controls. In particular, Sport mode and Hill Descent Control (HDC). |
Hill descent control (HDC) operates in conjunction with stability control (ESC) to provide greater control when off-road, particularly when descending steep slopes. HDC operation is fully automatic when engaged.
Engine braking controls the speed of the descent during an off-road hill descent. If engine braking alone is insufficient to control the vehicle's speed, HDC will slow the vehicle using the braking system.
Note:
Use HDC only in first or reverse gear in manual transmission vehicles.
Note:
Use HDC only in drive (D), reverse (R) or sport (S) mode in automatic transmission vehicles. When in drvie (D), the vehicle will select the most appropriate gear.