HDC Hill Descent Control
The concept
HDC is a downhill driving assistant that automatically controls vehicle speed on steep downhill gradients. Without applying the brakes, the vehicle moves at slightly more than walking speed.
Hill Descent Control can be activated at speeds below approx. 22 mph/35 km/h. When driving downhill, the vehicle reduces its speed to approx.
walking speed and then keeps its speed constant.
As long as there is active braking, the system is on standby. The system does not brake the vehicle during this time.
Use HDC in low gears or in transmission position D or R only.
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Using the remote control
General information
Take the remote control with you
People or animals left unattended in a
parked vehicle can lock the doors from the inside.
Always take the remote control with you
when lea ...
Malfunctions
Steering wheel vibration
Frequent activation of the steering wheel vibration
causes the system to overheat.
This causes Active Blind Spot Detection to become
deactivated.
Let the system cool an ...
Clean the windshield, headlamps
Pull the lever.
The system sprays washer fluid on the windshield
and activates the wipers briefly.
In addition, the headlamps are cleaned at regular
intervals when the vehicle lights are swi ...