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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