Specifications

SAFETY 167
Disabling HDC
HDC will be deactivated and disabled if any of the following
conditions occur:
• The driver pushes the HDC switch.
• The driveline is shifted out of 4L Range.
• The driver’s door opens.
• The vehicle is driven greater than 25 mph (40 km/h) (HDC
exits immediately.)
Feedback To The Driver:
The instrument cluster has an HDC icon and the HDC switch
has an LED, which offers 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 help the
driver accelerate the vehicle 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 system will
release brake pressure in proportion to amount of throttle
applied.
The following conditions must be met in order for HSA to
activate:
• The vehicle must be stopped.
• The vehicle must be on a 5% (approximate) grade or
greater hill.
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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