Volvo XC60: Using HDC - Hill Descent Control (HDC) - Your driving environment - Volvo XC60 Owner's ManualVolvo XC60: Using HDC

HDC allows the car to roll forward at a maximum speed of 6 mph (10 km/h), and 4 mph (7 km/h) in reverse. However, the accelerator pedal can be used to select any speed that is possible in first or reverse gears. When the accelerator pedal is released, speed is quickly reduced again to 6 mph (10 km/h) or 4 mph (7 km/h), depending on the gear selected, regardless of the hill's gradient. It is not necessary to apply the brakes.

• The brake lights illuminate automatically when HDC is controlling the vehicle's speed.

• The driver can slow or stop the vehicle at any time by applying the brakes.

HDC is deactivated when:
• The button on the center console is pressed
• A gear higher than first gear is selected
• D is selected on vehicles with an automatic transmission

HDC can be deactivated at any time. If this is done while driving down a steep hill, the system's braking effect will decrease gradually.

NOTE
Engine response to pressure on the accelerator pedal may be slightly slower than normal when HDC is activated.

    Function
    • HDC can be switched on and off with the button in the center console. An indicator light in the button illuminates when HDC is activated. • The indicator light in the instrument pa ...

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