The concept
HDC is a downhill driving assistant that automatically controls vehicle speed on steep downhill gradients. Without requiring brake application, the vehicle moves at slightly more than twice walking speed.
You can activate the Hill Descent Control at speeds below approx. 22 mph/35 km/h. When driving downhill, the vehicle reduces its speed to approx. twice walking speed and then keeps its speed constant.
While you are actively braking, the system is on standby. The system does not brake the vehicle during this time.
See also:
Updating the navigation data
General information
Navigation data are stored in the vehicle and can
be updated.
Navigation data and authorization codes are
available from your service center.
▷ Depending on the data v ...
Releasing manually
Releasing manually
Press the button with the brake depressed.
The LED and indicator lamp go
out.
Indicator lamp in Canadian
models.
Take the remote control with you
Take the remote cont ...
Engine oil temperature
Cold engine: the pointer is at
the low temperature end.
Drive at moderate engine and
vehicle speeds.
Normal operating temperature:
the pointer is in the middle
or in the left hal ...
