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SAFETY
The ESC OFF Indicator Light indicates
the Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
is in “Partial Off” or “Full Off” modes.
The ESC OFF button is located in the center
console.
Hill Descent Control (HDC) — If Equipped
Hill Descent Control (Trailhawk)
HDC is intended for low speed off-road driving
while in 4WD Low. HDC maintains vehicle speed
while descending hills during various driving
situations. HDC controls vehicle speed by
actively controlling the brakes.
HDC has three states:
1. Off (feature is not enabled and will not
activate).
2. Enabled (feature is enabled and ready but
activation conditions are not met, or driver
is actively overriding with brake or throttle
application).
3. Active (feature is enabled and actively
controlling vehicle speed).
Enabling HDC
HDC is enabled by pushing the HDC switch, but
the following conditions must also be met to
enable HDC:
Driveline is in 4WD Low.
Vehicle speed is below 7.5 mph (12 km/h).
The Electric Parking Brake (EPB) is released.
The driver’s door is closed.
Activating HDC
Once HDC is enabled, it will activate
automatically if driven down a grade of
sufficient magnitude (greater than
approximately 8%). The set speed for HDC is
selectable by the driver and can be adjusted
using brake and throttle input.
Driver Override:
The driver may override HDC activation with
throttle or brake application at any time.
Deactivating HDC
HDC will be deactivated but remain available if
any of the following conditions occur:
The driver overrides HDC set speed with
throttle or brake application.
Vehicle speed exceeds 7.5 mph (12 km/h)
but remains below 25 mph (40 km/h).
Vehicle is on a downhill grade of insufficient
magnitude (less than approximately 8%), is
on level ground, or is on an uphill grade.
Vehicle is shifted to PARK (P).
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