Safety
To select the system, at speeds below 31 mph
of the vehicle.(mode active up to 50 mph (80
km/h))
Hill Assist Descent
Control
Hill Assist Descent Control system for medium to
steep slopes, on tarmac or other road surfaces
(e.g. gravel, mud).
This system reduces the risk of slip or loss of
control of the vehicle when descending, whether
going forward or in reverse.
During a descent, the system assists the driver
in maintaining a constant speed, depending on
the gear engaged, while progressively releasing
the brakes.
(50 km/h):
5
Mud
This mode, when moving off, allows
considerable spin on the wheel with the least
grip to optimise clearing of the mud and to regain
grip. At the same time, the wheel with the most
grip is controlled in such a way as to transmit as
much traction torque as possible.
When moving, the system optimises wheel spin
to respond to the driver's requirements as fully
as possible.
(mode active up to 31 mph (50 km/h))
► Press this button; a window is displayed on
the touchscreen.
Sand
This mode allows little spin on the two driving
wheels at the same time to allow the vehicle to
move forward and limit the risks of getting stuck
in the sand.
For the system to activate, the gradient
must be greater than 5%.
The system can be used with the gear
selector at N, D or R .
► Click "Hill Assist Descent Control" button
to activate/deactivate.
► The system is activated when this
indicator lamp appears in grey on
the instrument panel.
(mode active up to 75 mph (120 km/h))
The system is no longer available if the
speed of the vehicle is:
– above 43 mph (70 km/h).
– managed by the Adaptive cruise control
function.
Do not use the other modes on sand as
the vehicle may become stuck.
► The system becomes active at
speeds below 19 mph (30 km/h);
this indicator lamp lights up in
green on the instrument panel.
Recommendations
The vehicle is designed principally to drive
on tarmac roads, but it may occassionally
drive on other less passable terrain.
However, it does not permit off-road driving:
– Driving on terrain that can damage the
underbody or tear off elements (e.g. fuel
pipe, fuel cooler) by obstacles or stones in
particular.
► When the vehicle begins its descent, the
driver can release the accelerator and brake
pedals; the system regulates the speed:
Activation/Deactivation
By default, the system is not selected.
The state of the system is not saved when the
ignition is switched off.
The driver can also select the system when
the engine is running or when the vehicle is
stationary.
– If the gearbox is in first or second
gear, 5 the speed decreases and the
indicator lamp flashes rapidly.
– Driving on terrain with steep gradients and
poor grip.
– Crossing a waterway.
– If the gearbox is in neutral, the speed
decreases and the indicator lamp flashes slowly;
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