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STARTINGANDOPERATING
HillDescentControl(HDC)–IfEquipped
control,theacceleratorpedalwillincreasevehiclespeed
HDC is only intended for low speed off-road driving. in the usual manner. When either the brake or the
HDC maintains vehicle speed while descending hills in acceleratorisreleased,HDCwillcontrolthevehicleatthe
off-roaddrivingconditionsbyapplyingthebrakeswhen originalsetspeed.
necessary.
NOTE: HDCisavailableonvehiclesequippedwiththe
When enabled, HDC senses the terrain and activates MP1522transfercase.
whenthevehicleisdescendingahill.HDCspeedmaybe
•
The transfer case must be in 4WD LOW range to
enableHDC.
adjustedbythedrivertosuitthedrivingconditions.The
speedcorrespondstothetransmissiongearselected.
•
HDCisenabledonlywhenthe“HillDescentControl
IndicatorLight”intheinstrumentclusterisonsolid.
Gear
1st
ApproximateHDCSetSpeed
1mph(1.5km/h)
2nd
3mph(4.5km/h)
7.5mph(12km/h)
1mph(1.5km/h)
• HDCsioniswillinPARK.NOTactivatewhentheautomatictransmis-
DRIVE
REVERSE
NEUTRAL
•
•
HDCwillNOTactivateonlevelground.
3mph(4.5km/h)
HDC will NOT activate at vehicle speeds above
However, the driver can override HDC operation by
applying the brake to slow the vehicle down below the
HDCcontrolspeed.IfmorespeedisdesiredduringHDC
30
mph(50km/h).
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| Model Year | 2011 |
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