Range Rover: Brake temperature - Hill descent control (HDC) - Range Rover Owner's ManualRange Rover: 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. HDC will then fade out and become temporarily inactive. Once the brakes have reached an acceptable temperature, the message will disappear (or the warning lamp will extinguish) and HDC will, if required, resume operation.

    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 mo ...

    System fault
    If a fault is detected in the HDC system, HDC FAULT SYSTEM NOT AVAILABLE will appear in the message center. If the fault is detected while the system is operating, HDC assistance will fade out. ...

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