● Ensure that your speed and driving style are always appropriate for the current visibility, weather and road/traffic conditions.
Hill Descent Control helps the driver when driving down hills.
Function
Hill Descent Control initiates an automatic braking intervention on all four wheels to limit the speed when driving forwards and
reversing on steep slopes. The wheels are prevented from locking as the anti-lock brake system remains active.
If you enter a downhill slope travelling at a speed under 30 km/h (19 mph), the vehicle speed will be limited to a minimum of 2 km/h
(1 mph) and a maximum of 30 km/h (19 mph). By accelerating or braking, the driver can increase or reduce the speed within these
specified speed limits at any time.
However, a prerequisite for this is that the tyres have sufficient grip on the driving surface. The Hill Descent Control system cannot
perform its function when driving down an icy or slippery slope, for example.
Displays
One of the following indicator lamps will light up in the instrument cluster depending on the driving situation:
Hill Descent Control is active. The indicator lamp lights up white.
Hill Descent Control is not active. The indicator lamp lights up grey.
Function conditions
Hill Descent Control is activated automatically if the following conditions are met:
—The engine is running.
—The vehicle is in the Offroad driving profile.
—The speed is under about 30 km/h (about 19 mph) – the function display is shown on the instrument cluster display.
—The downhill gradient is at least 10 %.
—You do not brake or accelerate.
Hill Descent Control is deactivated if the speed exceeds about 30 km/h (about 19 mph), if the driver brakes or accelerates, or if the
downhill gradient is less than 5%.
WARNING
Hill Descent Control is not a substitute for the full attention of the driver and operates only within the limits of the system. Hill
Descent Control cannot detect all driving situations and may not react or may react with a delay or in an undesired way. If you do not
pay due attention, there is a risk of accidents due to unintentional vehicle movements. This can cause severe or fatal injuries.
● Always pay due attention and do not rely exclusively on the system. The driver is always responsible for all driving tasks.
● Please note that Hill Descent Control cannot always hold the vehicle on an uphill gradient or sufficiently brake the vehicle on
downhill gradients, e.g. on slippery or icy surfaces.
● Always be ready to brake, particularly on slippery or icy surfaces.
● Brake the vehicle manually if the vehicle becomes faster in spite of Hill Descent Control.
● Ensure that your speed and driving style are always appropriate for the current visibility, weather and road/traffic conditions.
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