158 Driving and operating
Activation
• Press below 40 km/h.
illuminates green on the
instrument cluster indicating
DCS is ready for use.
Operation
DCS operates, ashes, when :
• The vehicle speed is between
6 and 35 km/h.
• The vehicle is on a steep
gradient.
• The accelerator and brake
pedals are NOT pressed.
Deactivation
DCS deactivates when:
• is pressed and
extinguishes on the instrument
cluster.
• The vehicle exceeds 60 km/h.
Descent Control System
(DCS)
The DCS system:
• Is only for driving down steep
grades.
• Works in conjunction with the
ABS to maintain the slow speed
descent of the vehicle.
• Is designed for off road driving
when moving over steep
gradients.
• May malfunction if used
unnecessarily - do not use DCS
when driving on normal roads.
• When activated, causes strong
vibrations and noise from the
brake system.