Hill Descent Control (HDC)*
Starting and driving
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The Hill Descent Control is the system that
assists the steady driving with the constant
speed when descending sharp grades where it
is impossible to decelerate the vehicle suffi-
ciently by the engine brake only or rough
roads.
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1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. Press the Hill Descent Control switch.
3. Make sure that Hill Descent Control indi-
cator lamp comes on.
When the Hill Descent Control indicator
lamp comes on, the Hill Descent Control
set to ON (Stand by).
Indicator lamp
Hill Descent Control
(HDC)
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WARNING
The driver has the responsibility to drive
safely. Make sure to drive safely according
to road conditions without relying too
much on the Hill Descent Control.
When driving slippery roads such as
muddy, icy or unpaved roads, the vehicle
will not allow you to stay at a certain low
speed, which may lead to a serious acci-
dent.
CAUTION
When there is a malfunction in the Hill
Descent Control system, ASTC warning
lamp come on. When ASTC warning lamp
come on, have the vehicle inspected at an
authorised MITSUBISHI MOTORS dealer.
(Refer to “ASTC warning lamp/display” on
page 6-63.)
When the warning lamp comes on, the warn-
ing display may also appear.
To operate
NOTE
The indicator lamp should illuminate when
the operation mode is put in ON and should
go off after a few seconds.
If pressing the Hill Descent Control switch
continuously after setting the Hill Descent
Control to ON (Stand by), the Hill Descent
Control will return to OFF as a protection
function is operated. After returning to OFF,
the Hill Descent Control will not be switched
to ON (Stand by) even if the Hill Descent
Control switch is pressed. To set the Hill
Descent Control to ON, restart the engine
and press the Hill Descent Control switch
again.
It is impossible to set the Hill Descent Con-
trol to ON (Stand by) in the following condi-
tions.
• Vehicle speed: More than approximately
20 km/h
• Rear differential lock (if so equipped)
:
activating
• Brake system: brake temperature high
• ASTC warning lamp: illuminating or blink-
ing
Refer to “ASTC warning lamp/display” on
page 6-63