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EnglishStarting and driving -> Hill Descent Control for your Volvo XC60 2017-2026
STARTING AND DRIVING
pedal. When the accelerator pedal is released,
the vehicle will return to very low speed
regardless of how steep the hill is and without
the brakes needing to be applied. The brake
lights will illuminate when the function is acti-
vated.
Hill Descent Control*
The function for assisting when driving down-
hill (HDC15) is a low-speed function with
increased engine braking. The function
makes it possible to increase or decrease the
vehicle's speed on steep downhill gradients
by only using the accelerator pedal, without
applying the brakes.
This drive mode is not designed to be used
for normal street driving.
The driver can brake to stop or slow the vehi-
cle at any time by depressing the brake pedal.
The function is deactivated when driving at
high speeds and must be reactivated at
lower speeds if so desired.
In vehicles equipped with drive mode con-
trol*, the function is included in the Off Road
drive mode.
HDC is designed for driving on rough roads at
low speeds and downhill gradients with slip-
pery or otherwise difficult road surfaces. The
driver does not need to use the brake pedal
but can instead focus on steering.
HDC is activated along with Low Speed Con-
trol (LSC16), which facilitates and improves
traction and control on rough and slippery sur-
faces. The system is intended to be used at
low speeds, up to approximately 40 km/h (25
mph).
Related information
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Changing drive mode* (p. 405)
Low Speed Control* (p. 416)
All Wheel Drive (AWD)* (p. 403)
To keep in mind when using HDC
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If the function is switched off while driving
on a steep downhill gradient, braking
effect will be gradually reduced.
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WARNING
HDC is only intended to be a supplemen-
tary braking aid and it does not function in
all situations.
HDC can be used in gear positions D and
R, and in manual gears 1 or 2.
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It is not possible to manually shift to third
gear or higher when HDC is active.
The driver is always ultimately responsible
for operating the vehicle in a safe manner.
Function
Hill Descent Control allows the vehicle to
move forward or backward at very low speeds
assisted by the brake system. The driver can
increase the speed by pressing the accelerator
When LSC with HDC is activated, the feel
of the accelerator pedal and engine
response will change.
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Hill Descent Control
Low Speed Control
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* Option/accessory.
STARTING AND DRIVING
Activating and deactivating Hill
Descent Control* using the
function button
There is a function button for assistance on
steep gradients with Hill Descent Control in
the center display's Function view if the vehi-
cle is not equipped with a drive mode control
in the tunnel console.
Related information
Economical driving
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Drive economically and more environmentally
conscious by thinking ahead and avoiding
rapid starts and stops.
Adapt your driving style and speed to the cur-
rent traffic conditions.
Changing drive mode* (p. 405)
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Observe the following rules:
For lower fuel consumption, activate Eco
drive mode.
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Selecting Hill Descent Control in the
center display's Function view
HDC only works at low speeds.
Use the Eco Coast function in drive mode
Eco - engine braking is deactivated, allow-
ing the vehicle's kinetic energy to be used
to roll greater distances.
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Tap the Hill Descent Control button to
activate or deactivate the function.
Use gear D as often as possible and avoid
using the kick-down function.
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For manual gear shifting, use the highest
possible gear for the current traffic situa-
tion and road conditions - fuel consump-
tion is reduced at lower engine speeds
(rpm). Use the gear indicator17.
> An indicator light in the button will illu-
minate when the function is activated.
Maintain a steady speed and a generous
following distance to traffic ahead to mini-
mize braking.
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When the engine is switched off, the function
will be automatically deactivated.
Fuel consumption is increased at high
speeds - air resistance increases with
speed.
The function is deactivated when driving at
high speeds and must be reactivated at
lower speeds if so desired.
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Only available in certain markets.
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