Land Rover Discovery: Hill descent control (HDC)
Land Rover Discovery (2009–2016) Owner's Manual / Hill descent control (HDC)
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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.
Gradient release control (GRC)
With Hill Descent Control (HDC) activated,
if the vehicle is stopped on a slope using
the brake pedal, GRC will become active
(except in the Terrain response system's
Sand program). During a hill asce
Wade sensing
WADE SENSING CONTROLS
Wade sensing should not be used
during off-road driving as rapid
increases in water depth cannot
be detected in time to deliver a
warning message to the driver.
When enter
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Vehicle Specific Information and
Tolerance Checks
Rear Door
Alignment
CHECK
Check all trims are located and fitted correctly before performing
this procedure.
NOTE:
The rear quarter panel is a fixed point, all alignment
checks must start from the rear quarter panel.
Check all vehicle gaps and profiles.
Vehicle specific and tolerance checks.
Refer to: Body and Frame (
Cruise control
In certain conditions, such as a
steep gradient, the vehicle's
speed may exceed the set cruising
speed. This is because engine
braking is unable to maintain or
reduce the vehicle's speed. Driver
intervention may be required.
Note: Cruise control is not available when
using Hill Descent Control (HDC)
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