Volvo V60 Cross Country 2019 Owner's Manual page 450

STARTING AND DRIVING
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regardless of the gradient of the hill and with-
out the need for the foot brake to be used. The
brake lights are switched on when the func-
tion is operating.
The driver can brake and reduce crawling
speed, or stop the car at any time by using the
foot brake.
The function is activated together with low
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speed control (LSC ) which facilitates driving
and improves traction for driving off-road and
on slippery surfaces. The systems are
designed for use at low speed, up to approx.
40 km/h (25 mph).
Points to remember when driving with
HDC
If the function is disabled while driving on
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a steep downhill gradient, the braking
effect will gradually decrease.
HDC can be used in gear position D, R,
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and with 1st or 2nd gear with manual gear
changing.
It is not possible to change to 3rd gear or
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higher with manual gear changing.
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NOTE
When LSC with HDC is activated, the feel
of the accelerator pedal and engine
response are changed.
NOTE
The driving mode is not designed to be
used on public roads.
NOTE
The function is deactivated when driving at
higher speeds and must be reactivated at a
lower speed, if required.
Related information
Activating and deactivating hill descent
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control with the function button (p. 448)
Changing drive mode* (p. 438)
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Low speed control (p. 446)
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All-wheel drive (p. 436)
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Activating and deactivating hill
descent control with the function
button
There is a function button for hill descent
control with Hill Descent Control
tre display's function view unless the car was
equipped with drive mode control in the tun-
nel console.
Selecting hill descent control in the
centre display function view
Hill descent control only works at low speeds.
Press the Hill Descent Control
–
activate or deactivate the function.
> An indicator in the button illuminates
when the function is activated.
This function is disabled automatically when
the engine is switched off.
NOTE
The function is deactivated when driving at
higher speeds and must be reactivated at a
lower speed, if required.
* Option/accessory.
in the cen-
button to