Hill Descent Control; Principle Of Operation; Using Hill Descent Control - Ford Ranger Owner's Manual

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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

WARNING
Before driving off-road it is
absolutely essential that
in-experienced drivers become fully
familiar with the vehicle's controls. In
particular, Sport (S) mode and Hill Descent
Control (HDC).
Hill descent control (HDC) operates in
conjunction with stability control (ESC) to
provide greater control when off-road,
particularly when descending steep slopes.
HDC operation is fully automatic when
engaged.
Engine braking controls the speed of the
descent during an off-road hill descent. If
engine braking alone is insufficient to
control the vehicle's speed, HDC will slow
the vehicle using the braking system.
Note: Use HDC only in first or reverse (R)
gear in manual transmission vehicles.
Note: Use HDC only in drive (D), reverse
(R) or sport (S) mode in automatic
transmission vehicles. When in drive (D),
the vehicle will select the most appropriate
gear.
USING HILL DESCENT
CONTROL
Note: HDC deactivates when the electronic
locking differential is operating.
Selecting HDC
To select HDC, press the hill
descent control switch on the
centre console.
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Select HDC at speeds less than 60 km/h.
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Hill Descent Control

Note: HDC will be active at speeds less
than 35 km/h and deactivated above
40 km/h but will not turn off until vehicle
exceeds 60 km/h.
Note: HDC will turn off when you switch
the ignition off.
HDC will temporarily deactivate during the
following conditions:
HDC Operation
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Cruise control switches on the steering
wheel allows you to control your speed of
descent. SET + increases the speed and
SET - decreases the speed.
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The HDC switch will illuminate
continuously to indicate that
HDC is fully active.
The brake is hot. Operation resumes
once the brakes cool down.
Stability control indicator on warning
lamp is illuminated and operating.

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