Hdc (Hill Descent Control) (4Wd Models With; With Nv245 Two-Speed Transfer Case Only) - Jeep 2008 Grand Cherokee Owner's Manual

HSA Off
If you wish to turn off the HSA system, it can be done
using the Customer Programmable Features in the Elec-
tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). Refer to "Elec-
tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)" in Section 4 of
this manual.

HDC (Hill Descent Control) (4WD Models with

NV245 Two–Speed Transfer Case Only)
HDC maintains vehicle speed while descending hills
during off-road driving situations and is available in 4
LOW range only. To enable HDC (transfer case must be in
4 LOW range), press the HDC switch. If the HDC switch
is pressed when the vehicle is not in 4 LOW range, the
light in the switch will flash for 5 seconds and HDC will
not be enabled.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149
Hill Descent Switch
When HDC is enabled properly, the message "HILL
DESCENT CONTROL" will appear in the EVIC and the
light in the switch will be illuminated. HDC will auto-
matically apply the brakes to control downhill speed
when necessary. HDC has the capability to sense terrain
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