Get Driving -> Hill Descent Control Guide for Volkswagen Atlas SUV Second Generation (2024-2025)

you would like to prevent the vehicle from rolling backwards when starting to drive.

Hill Descent Control

Hill Descent Control helps the driver

when traveling on slopes.

How it works

Hill descent control maintains the speed on all four wheels when driving forward or in reverse on steep inclines through

automatic braking interventions. The wheels will not lock up because the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) remains active.

When starting to drive downhill at speeds less than approx. 30 km/h (approx. 19 mph), the speed is limited to minimum

approx. 2 km/h (approx. 1 mph) and maximum approx. 30 km/h (approx. 19 mph). The driver can increase or decrease the

vehicle speed within these speed limits by accelerating or braking.

However, there must be enough traction. If the downhill slope is icy or the surface is greasy, for example, Hill Descent Control

cannot function properly.

Displays

Depending on the driving situation, one of the following indicator lights will light up in the instrument cluster:

Hill Descent Control is active.

Hill Descent Control is not active.

If hill descent control is not active, the indicator light turns gray. The system is activated, but it is not regulating.

When is it active?

Hill descent assist is automatically activated under the following conditions:

The vehicle engine must be running.

The speed must be less than approx. 30 km/h (approx. 19 mph), the

display.

indicator light appears in the instrument cluster

The gradient must be at least 10%.

The brake pedal or accelerator pedal must not be pressed.

Hill Descent Control is deactivated if the speed is higher than approx. 30 km/h (approx. 19 mph), when the brake pedal or

accelerator pedal is pressed, or the gradient is less than 5%.

WARNING

Hill Descent Control is not a replacement for the driver's attention and works only within the system limitations. Hill

Descent Control cannot detect all driving situations and may not react, or may react with a delay, or may react in a way

that is not desired. If you are careless, there is a risk of accidents due to unintentional vehicle movement. This can cause

serious or fatal injuries.

Always stay attentive and do not rely solely on the system. The driver is always responsible for control of the

vehicle.

Be aware that Hill Descent Control cannot hold the vehicle on the incline or brake sufﬁciently going downhill in

every situation, for example if the ground is slippery or icy.

Always be ready to brake, in particular if the ground is slippery or icy.

Manually brake the vehicle if the vehicle moves faster despite Hill Descent Control.

Always adapt your speed and driving style to the visibility, weather, road and trafﬁc conditions.

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4MOTION Active Control

Introduction

Via the driving modes, the driver can

adapt various properties of vehicle

systems to the current driving situation,

the desired driving comfort, and for an

economic driving style. The

suspension, steering, drive, and the air

conditioner are some of the vehicle

systems that can be adjusted.

Different driving modes are available depending on the vehicle equipment. The inﬂuence of vehicle systems on the individual

driving modes depends on the vehicle equipment.

Differentiation according to the type of drive

Only vehicles with all-wheel drive can be equipped with 4MOTION Active Control.

Selecting the driving mode

The driving mode can be selected when the ignition is switched on and the vehicle is stationary or while driving.

If you select a driving mode while driving, the vehicle systems, except for Drive, will be switched over to the new driving mode

immediately.

1. When the trafﬁc situation allows it, brieﬂy take your foot off the accelerator pedal to enable the newly selected driving

mode to be applied to the Drive vehicle system as well.

Selecting the driving mode via the control in the upper center console

1. Tap

2. To select driving modes, tap

again or tap the desired driving mode in the Infotainment system.

Displaying information about the driving mode

1. To display additional information about the selected driving mode, tap in the Infotainment system.

Selecting the Custom driving mode

1. Tap

until the Custom driving mode has been selected.

2. Tap ... to open the Individual menu.

WARNING

Adjusting driving modes while driving can distract from trafﬁc. This can cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

Always drive attentively and responsibly.

Driving mode properties

Under Onroad, you can select from the Eco, Comfort, Sport and Custom driving modes.

switches the vehicle to fuel-efficient operation and supports the driver with an fuel-saving driving style.

driving mode shows the basic settings of the vehicle systems and offers a balanced calibration, for example for everyday

use. The Sport driving mode gives the driver a sporty feel. If the Sport driving mode is selected, vehicles with an

automatic transmission switch to S. With the Custom driving mode, you can adapt individual vehicle systems according

to your preferences. With the Offroad driving mode, you can better control acceleration with the accelerator pedal when

driving off-road. The engine's braking efficiency is always available and shifting can be blocked in critical situations. The hill

The Eco driving mode

The Comfort

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