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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General Rules for Battery
Care
GENERAL RULES FOR BATTERY CARE
2.1 RETAILER SHOWROOM/DEMONSTRATION VEHICLES
Vehicles used as retailer demonstrator(s), in a showroom, must be
connected to a JLR approved showroom conditioner capable of delivering
50 Amps. This will prevent the battery from being damaged.
Vehicles used as retaile
Road Test
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
WARNING:
At commencement of a road test, check the brake operation while
travelling at low speed before continuing with the test. If the brakes
pull to one side, or appear to be otherwise inoperative, do not
continue with the road test until the fault has been found and
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