Descent Control System - Vauxhall COMBO Owner's Manual

ESC and TC are also reactivated the
next time the ignition is switched on.
Fault
If there is a fault in the system, the
control indicator b illuminates
continuously and a message appears
in the Driver Information Centre. The
system is not operational.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.

Descent control system

The descent control system allows
the vehicle to travel at a low speed
without depressing the brake pedal.
The vehicle will automatically
decelerate to a low speed and remain
at that speed when the system is
activated. Some noise or vibration
from the brake system may be
apparent when the system is active.
Caution
Use only when descending steep
grades while driving off-road. Do
not use when driving on normal
road surfaces. Unnecessary
usage of the DCS function, such
as while driving on normal roads,
may damage the brake system
and the ESC function.
Activation
Notice
If hill descent control is active, active
emergency braking is automatically
deactivated.
The systems is only available for
slopes greater than 5%.
Driving and operating
At speeds below approx. 30 mph,
press ò. The system can also be
activated when the vehicle is
stationary with the engine running.
The control indicator ò in the
instrument cluster is illuminated in
green to show the system is
activated.
When the vehicles starts its descent,
the system controls the speed of the
vehicle; accelerator and brake pedals
can be released.
● If the gearbox is in first or second
gear, the speed decreases and
the control indicator in the
instrument cluster flashes
rapidly.
● If the gearbox is in neutral or the
clutch pedal is depressed, the
speed decreases and the control
indicator in the instrument cluster
flashes slowly.
If the system is operating, the brake
lights automatically come on.
If the speed exceeds 18 mph,
regulation is paused. The ò
indicator light in the instrument cluster
changes to grey. However, the LED
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