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11.12 Hill Descent Control (HDC) (if equipped)
Assists the driver to descend a steep hill (max 50% inclination) by
means of brake intervention limiting the vehicle speed is without
driver's input.
During HDC if the wheel slip becomes excessive, ABS will be
activated automatically.
HDC is a user intended function. To activate press HDC button on
the central bezel switch bank. The LED on the button illuminates
indicating the status. Press the button again to de-activate HDC.
During a descent, if the vehicle speed is more than the rated
speeds (refer recommended shift speeds), HDC (if selected)
automatically operates the brakes to slow the vehicle and maintain
a speed relative to the selected gear and the accelerator pedal
position.
HDC will also work in neutral gear, and maintains the vehicle rolling
speed by operating brakes automatically. HDC will deactivate
automatically, if the vehicle speed is more than 45 kmph.
While HDC is controlling the vehicle speed, descent speeds can be
varied using cruise control switches mounted on the steering
wheel.
To decrease speed, press and hold “SET -” button. The vehicle
speed at the point of switch release will become the new descent
speed.
To increase, press and hold “SET +” button. The vehicle speed at
the point of switch release will become the new descent speed.
Alternatively, descent speeds can be adjusted by tapping the “SET
_” or “SET +” buttons. Each press of the button will adjust the speed
by approximately 0.5 kmph.
The descent speed increases only if the gradient is sufficiently
steep to cause the vehicle to accelerate as the braking effect is
reduced. On a shallow slope, pressing the “SET +” button may
result in no speed increase.
If the brake pedal is depressed when HDC is active, HDC is
overridden and the brakes will perform as normal (a pulsation
might be felt through the brake pedal). If the brake pedal is then
released, HDC will recommence operating if necessary.
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