SSANGYONG 2010 Kyron User Manual page 123

HDC SWITCH*
HDC Operation
When HDC is activated and all operational conditions are
met, HDC is applied and the green HDC indicator blinks.
HDC automatically decreases the vehicle speed to 7 km/h.
HDC automatically stops at speeds less than 7 km/h or . It
is normal to have strong vibrations and noise from the brake
system when HDC is applied.
NOTE
For more information about HDC operation and deactivation con-
ditions and how to use the accelerator and brake pedals, refer
to Chapter 4 "HDC Switch."
HDC (Hill Descent Control)?
HDC stands for Hill Descent Control. When traveling down
steep grades, this function allows you to travel at a low speed
without depressing the brake pedal. This convenient function
is only for driving down steep grades. Therefore do not use
this function for anything other than driving down steep hills.
When this button is pressed
once, HDC is ready for use.
The green HDC indicator in
the instrument cluster comes
on. When the button is
pressed again, HDC is deac-
tivated and the indicator goes
off.
HDC INDICATOR*
Green light on: HDC is ready for use (by
Green light blinking: HDC is being applied.
Red light on: the HDC system is over-
CAUTION
• Unnecessary usage of HDC can cause malfunctions in the brake
system or ESP. Do not use HDC when driving on normal roads.
• If driving on a level road with HDC on and ready for use, HDC
may be applied during sharp cornering or passing over a speed
bump. Therefore, do not activate HDC while driving on normal
roads.
• If the red HDC indicator illuminates, HDC is overheated or
malfunctioning. If the indicator is on even after the system has
cooled down enough, have the nearest authorized dealer or ser-
vice center check the system.
• It is normal to have strong vibrations and noise from the brake
system when HDC is applied.
• When driving down an extremely dangerous steep grade, HDC
will still work even if the brake or accelerator pedal is depressed.
TRANSMISSION AND BRAKE SYSTEM
pressing the HDC switch).
heated or malfunctioning.
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