Start and driving
mum of 2 km/h (1 mph) and a maximum of
30 km/h (18 mph). When appropriate, the
driver may increase or decrease the speed
within the limit by pressing the accelerator or
the brake. At this point the function is inter-
rupted and, if necessary, it is then reactiva-
ted.
switched off manually in the infotainment
system using the > HDC function button.
Hill Descent Control (HDC)
Control lamps
WARNING
Always be ready to brake. Otherwise, an ac-
cident could occur and cause injury.
It lights up white
Hill Descent Control is active.
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Hill Descent Control is only an auxiliary
Even so, it is imperative that the surface
guarantees sufficient adhesion. For this rea-
son, the Hill Descent Control will not fulfil its
function when, for example, descending a
slope with a frozen or slippery surface.
system that in some situations may not suf-
ficiently brake the vehicle when going
down a slope.
It lights up grey
Hill Descent Control is not active. The system is switch-
ed on, but is not adjusting.
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The speed of the vehicle may increase
despite the intervention of Hill Descent
Control.
Hill Descent Control is available when the
dash panel display shows the message .
Some control and warning lamps will light up
briefly when the ignition is switched on to
check certain functions. They will switch off
after a few seconds.
Hill Descent Control automatically inter-
venes if the following conditions are met:
Steering
WARNING
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The vehicle engine is running.
Information relating to different
vehicle processes.
Observe the safety warnings
in Con-
The Offroad driving profile has been se-
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trol and warning lamps on page 84.
lected page 226 . Driving at a speed below
30 km/h (18 mph) (the message is shown
on the instrument panel).
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Electro-mechanical power steering adapts
electronically to the speed of the car, torque
and steering angle.
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The slope of the descent is at least 10%
Description and operation
when driving forward and 9% when driving in
reverse.
Even if the power steering fails or the engine
is stopped, it is possible to continue to rotate
the steering wheel as long as the key remains
in the ignition, but more force must be ap-
plied.
Hill Descent Control limits the speed on
steep descents by automatically braking all
four wheels, both when moving forward and
in reverse. As the anti-lock brake system re-
mains active, it prevents the wheels from
locking.
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The brake and the accelerator are not
pressed.
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Hill Descent Control is deactivated on press-
ing the brake and the accelerator or if the
slope is below 5%. The function can be
After starting the descent of a slope below
30 km/h (18 mph), speed is limited to a mini-
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