Range Rover: Ascending steep slopes - Hill descent control (HDC) - Range Rover Owner's ManualRange Rover: Ascending steep slopes

When ascending steep slopes with HDC selected, the vehicle will allow full control to the driver in the normal manner. If HDC is switched off, the maximum vehicle speed will be limited to allow more accurate control of the ascent.

    Gradient release control (GRC)
    With HDC activated, if the vehicle is stopped on a slope using the foot brake, GRC will become active (except in Terrain response Sand program). During a hill ascent when the foot brake is release ...

    Brake temperature
    In extreme circumstances, the HDC system may cause brake temperatures to exceed their pre-set limits. If this occurs the warning HDC TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE will be displayed in the message center ...

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    Remote control battery
    The remote control battery is automatically recharged while the remote is docked. The battery is not serviceable and should not be changed or removed by the user. ...

    Door lock and release levers
    From inside the vehicle, all the doors can be locked by pressing either the driver or passenger lock lever (1). Each rear door can be individually locked by pressing the appropriate locking lev ...

    Important safety notes
    WARNING   Do not park this vehicle in areas where combustible materials can come into contact with the hot exhaust system. Do not park the vehicle on dry grassland or harvested grain fi ...