SAFETY 155
Feedback To The Driver:
The instrument cluster has an HDC icon and the HDC switch
has an LED, which offer feedback to the driver about the
state HDC is in.
• The cluster icon and switch lamp will illuminate and
remain solid when HDC is enabled or activated. This is the
normal operating condition for HDC.
• The switch lamp will flash for several seconds then extin-
guish when the driver pushes the HDC switch when
enable conditions have not been met.
The Hill Descent Switch is located within the Selec-Terrain
knob in the upper right position.
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
The Hill Start Assist (HSA) system is designed to mitigate
roll back from a complete stop while on an incline. If the
driver releases the brake while stopped on an incline, HSA
will continue to hold the brake pressure for a short period. If
the driver does not apply the throttle before this time expires,
the system will release brake pressure and the vehicle will
roll down the hill as normal.
The following conditions must be met in order for HSA to
activate:
• The feature must be enabled.
• The vehicle must be stopped.
• The park brake must be off.
• The driver door must be closed.
• The vehicle must be on a sufficient grade.
• The gear selection must match vehicle uphill direction (i.e.,
vehicle facing uphill is in forward gear; vehicle backing
uphill is in REVERSE (R) gear).
• HSA will work in REVERSE (R) gear and all forward gears.
The system will not activate if the transmission is in PARK
(P) or NEUTRAL (N). For vehicles equipped with a
manual transmission, if the clutch is pressed, HSA will
remain active.
WARNING!
HDC is only intended to assist the driver in controlling
vehicle speed when descending hills. The driver must
remain attentive to the driving conditions and is
responsible for maintaining a safe vehicle speed.
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