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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    Interactive controls
    A number of vehicle features and display settings may be configured via the instrument panel menu. To display and navigate through the instrument panel menu, operate the menu control on the ste ...

    Terrain response operation
    A rotary control just in front of the gear lever is used to select the required special program. Information relating to the suitability of each terrain response program on different types of s ...

    Releasing the cargo net
    Seat belt reel holder behind the front seats ► Pull belt adjuster 1 upwards in the direction of the arrow to reduce the tension on the tensioning strap. ► Unhook belt hook 2 from car ...