Range Rover Evoque - Hill descent control (HDC); HDC CONTROLS

HDC CONTROLS
Hill Descent Control (HDC) is designed to
restrict the vehicle's speed to a set limit
when travelling downhill.
Do not attempt a steep descent
if HDC is inoperative or warning
messages are displayed.
The HDC button is located on the centre
console.
1. HDC on/off: HDC can be selected at
any speed but will only operate at
speeds of less than 50 km/h (31 mph).
For vehicles with an automatic
gearbox, HDC can be used in Drive
(D), Reverse (R) and all the
Commandhift gears. When in D, the
vehicle will select the most appropriate
gear. See 106, AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION.
For vehicles with a manual gearbox,
HDC can be used in first, second and
reverse gears.
If the system's operation criteria have
not been met, the HDC warning lamp
will flash to indicate that the system
has been selected but is not operating.
See 58, HILL DESCENT CONTROL
(GREEN).
A graphic will also be displayed in the
Message centre showing the HDC
target speed. When HDC is unable to
operate, the display will be grey. The
graphic indicates the range of target
speeds available with the currently
selected gear.
If HDC is deselected while operating,
the warning lamp will extinguish and
the system will fade out, allowing the
vehicle's speed to gradually increase.
If HDC is already selected and the
vehicle's speed exceeds 50 km/h (31
mph), HDC is suspended. The HDC
indicator will flash and a message will
appear in the Message centre.
If the brake pedal is pressed when
HDC is active, a pulsation might be
felt through the brake pedal. When
the brake pedal is released, HDC will
resume.
Note: HDC is automatically selected
by some of the Terrain response
special programs.
Note: HDC is automatically deselected
if the ignition is switched off for more
than 6 hours.
When HDC is enabled, use the Cruise
control buttons to adjust the descent
speed. See 128, USING CRUISE
CONTROL.
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