Volvo V60 Cross Country (2018 year). Manual - part 16

Transmission – Geartronic (p. 265)

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Transmission – shiftlock override (p. 267)

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Fuel tank volume – specification and volume
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Transmission – Geartronic

Geartronic allows you to manually shift among
your vehicle's forward gears. The manual posi-
tion (

+S–) can be selected at any time.

Geartronic: manual shifting (+S–)

To shift gears manually, move the gear
selector to the side from D toward
+S–. The +S– symbol in the instrument
panel will change from white to

orange and the number of the gear currently
being used (

, etc.) will be displayed (see

the following illustration)

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To return to automatic shifting mode from
+S–, move the gear selector to the side
toward D.

Gear shift indicator

Gear shift indicator in a digital instrument panel

This option indicates when to shift up or down to
help conserve fuel. A white arrow will appear
above or below the number of the current gear to
prompt the driver to shift up or down.

While driving

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If you select the manual shifting position
while driving, the gear that was being used in
the Drive position will also initially be
selected in the manual shifting position.

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Move the gear selector forward (toward +) to
shift to a higher gear or rearward (toward –)
to shift to a lower gear.

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If you hold the gear selector toward "–", the
transmission will downshift one gear at a
time and will utilize the braking power of the

engine. If the current speed is too high for
using a lower gear, the downshift will not
occur until the speed has decreased enough
to allow the lower gear to be used.

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If you slow to a very low speed, the transmis-
sion will automatically shift down.

Shiftlock: Neutral (N)

If the gear selector is in the N position and the
vehicle has been stationary for at least 3 seconds
(irrespective of whether the engine is running)
then the gear selector is locked.

In order to move the gear selector from N to
another gear position, the brake pedal must be
depressed and the ignition must be in at least
position II, see Ignition modes (p. 82).

If Sport mode is being used, the symbol will change to "S".

Analog instrument panel: the gear shift indicator is displayed in the center of the speedometer.

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Geartronic: steering wheel paddles*

In addition to the manual gearshift function using
the gear selector, this option makes it possible to
manually shift gears from the steering wheel.

Steering-wheel mounted gear shift paddles

"–": Shift down to a lower gear.

"+": Shift up to a higher gear.

In order to shift gears with the paddles, they have
to first be activated. The gear selector can be
in either the D or S position.

Activating the paddles:

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Pull either paddle toward the steering wheel
and release it; the D in the instrument panel
will change to the number of the gear cur-
rently being used.

Shifting gears:

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Pull the paddle toward the steering wheel
and release it.

Deactivating the paddles:

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Hold the "+" paddle for approximately
3 seconds.

If the gear selector was in D when paddle
shifting was activated (D changed to the
number of the gear being used), the transmis-
sion will automatically revert to D after
approximately 5 seconds if the paddles are
not used to shift gears.

This will not occur:

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during active driving (e.g., on a winding
road, while accelerating, etc)

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if the gear selector was in S when the
paddles were activated

If the transmission reverts to D, the paddles
will have to be reactivated (pull either paddle
toward the steering wheel and release it)
before they can be used to shift gears again.

The paddles can also be manually deactivated
by pulling both paddles toward the steering
wheel and holding them until the gear num-
ber shown in the instrument panel changes to
D.

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Geartronic: Sport mode (S)

This transmission mode provides sportier shifting
characteristics and enables a more active driving
style by making it possible to drive at higher rpm
in each gear before shifting up. The engine also
responds faster when the accelerator pedal is
pressed.

To access Sport mode from Drive (D), move the
gear selector to the left. The transmission will not
switch to manual shifting mode until the gear
selector is moved forward or rearward toward +
or –.

Sport mode can be selected any time.

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On vehicles equipped with Sport mode,
the transmission symbol in the main
instrument panel will change from D to S
when the gear selector is moved to the
manual shifting mode. If the gear selector
is moved toward "+" or "-", the number of
the gear currently being used will be dis-
played, see Information displays – intro-
duction (p. 71).

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Please be aware that using Sport mode
may result in a slight decrease in fuel
economy. Driving in D can help improve
fuel economy.

Geartronic: starting on slippery surfaces

Selecting 3rd gear in Geartronic’s manual shifting
mode can help provide better traction when star-
ting off on slippery surfaces. To do so:

1. Depress the brake pedal and move the gear

selector to the side from D toward +S–.

2. Press the gear selector forward and release

it (this selects 2nd gear). Press the selector
forward again and release it to select 3rd
gear. The optional steering wheel paddles
can also be used; see the previous section
"Geartronic: steering wheel paddles."

3. Release the brake pedal and press gently on

the accelerator pedal.

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Transmission – positions (p. 263)

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Transmission – shiftlock override (p. 267)

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Fuel tank volume – specification and volume
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Transmission – shiftlock override

If the vehicle cannot be driven, for example
because of a dead battery, the gear selector
must be moved from the

P position before the

vehicle can be moved

Shiftlock override

Lift away the rubber mat on the floor of the
storage compartment behind the center con-
sole to expose the small opening for overrid-
ing the shiftlock system.

Insert the key blade into the opening. Press
the key blade down as far as possible and
keep it held down.

Certain models only

If the battery is dead, the electric parking brake cannot be applied or released. Connect an auxiliary battery if the battery voltage is too low, see Jump starting (p. 262).

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Move the gear selector from the P position.
For information on the key blade, see
Detachable key blade – general information
(p. 157).

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Transmission – positions (p. 263)

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Transmission – Geartronic (p. 265)

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Fuel tank volume – specification and volume
(p. 386)

Start/Stop – Hill Start Assist (HSA)

When starting on steep hills, HSA (see Transmis-
sion – general information (p. 263)) retains pres-
sure on the brake pedal for several seconds after
the pedal has been released in order to keep the
vehicle at a standstill. The brakes will be released
after several seconds or when the driver presses
the accelerator pedal. The pedal will return to its
normal position somewhat slower than normal.

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Start/Stop – introduction

Start/Stop is a function that temporarily switches
off the engine when the vehicle is not moving,
for instance in heavy traffic or at a traffic light to
help reduce fuel consumption.

Start/Stop is available with certain engines/
transmissions.

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Start/Stop – function

Function and use

Start/Stop symbol in the instrument panel

Start/Stop button on the center console

Start/Stop is activated automatically each time
the engine is started

. The symbol in the instru-

ment panel will be displayed for several seconds
when the engine starts and the indicator light in
the On/Off button will remain illuminated while
the function is activated.

All of the vehicle's systems will function while the
engine is auto-stopped, although the function of
certain systems may be reduced at this time. For
example, blower speed and high infotainment
system volume may be reduced to help conserve
the battery's capacity.

Auto-stopping the engine

Normally, when Start/Stop is activated and the
brakes are applied until the vehicle comes to a

standstill, the engine will auto-stop automatically
if the driver keeps the brake pedal
depressed.

To remind the driver that the engine
has been auto-stopped, the Start/Stop
symbol will illuminate in the instrument
panel and remain on until the engine

restarts.

If the ECO function

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vated, the engine may auto-
stop before the vehicle comes
to a complete standstill.

Auto-starting the engine

The engine restarts as soon as the driver relea-
ses the brake pedal.

Deactivating Start/Stop

In certain situations (e.g., driv-
ing in heavy, stop-and-go traf-
fic), it may be preferable to
deactivate Start/Stop.

This is done by pressing the
button in the center console.

The indicator light in the button will go out.

Start/Stop will remain deactivated until the but-
ton is pressed again or until the engine is
switched off and restarted by the driver.

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Not when the engine is started using the optional Engine Remote Start feature, Starting the engine (p. 258)

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Start/Stop – Auto-stop exceptions

In certain situations or conditions, the engine
may not auto-stop when the vehicle comes to a
standstill, such as if:

Condition/situation

The vehicle's speed has not reached a speed
of approx. 6 mph (10 km/h) after the most
recent auto-start or after the driver has started
the engine.

The driver unbuckles his/her seat belt.

The main battery's charge is below the mini-
mum level.

The engine has not reached its normal operat-
ing temperature.

The ambient temperature is below approx.
25°F (-4°C) or above approx. 85°F (30°C).

The windshield's heating function

* is activated.

The climate system cannot keep the desired
settings in the passenger compartment; the
blower will operate at high speed.

The vehicle is backing up.

The main battery's temperature is below freez-
ing or too high.

The driver is turning the steering wheel hard.

Condition/situation

The road's incline is very steep.

A trailer's electrical system is connected to the
vehicle.

The hood has been opened

The transmission has not reached its normal
operating temperature.

Atmospheric pressure is below a level equiva-
lent to an altitude of approx. 4,900–8,200 ft
(1500–2500 m) above sea level. The actual
pressure is also affected by current weather
conditions.

The Adaptive Cruise Control's

* Queue Assist

feature is activated.

The gear selector is in the S

or "+/–" posi-

tion.

Certain engines only

Sport mode (where applicable)

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Start/Stop – Auto-start exceptions

In certain situations or conditions, the engine
may auto-start even though the driver is still
pressing the brake pedal, such as if:

Condition/situation

Condensation forms on the windows.

The climate system cannot keep the desired
settings in the passenger compartment.

Electrical current consumption is temporarily
high or the main battery's charge is below the
minimum level.

The brake pedal is pumped repeatedly.

The hood has been opened

The vehicle begins to move or increases speed
slightly (if the engine auto-stopped before the
vehicle was at a standstill (see ECO

(p. 273))).

The driver unbuckles his/her seat belt while
the gear selector is in the D or N positions.

The steering wheel is turned

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Condition/situation

The gear selector is moved from D to S

, R or

"+/–".

The driver's door is opened with the gear
selector in D – an audible signal and a text
message will inform the driver that Start/Stop
is active.

Certain engines only

Sport mode (where applicable)

WARNING

Do not open the hood if the engine has auto-
stopped. The engine could suddenly auto-
start.

Before opening the hood:

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Switch off the ignition using the START/
STOP ENGINE button.

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Be aware that if the engine has been run-
ning, components in the engine compart-
ment will be very hot.

If the engine does not auto-start, this could
be due to:

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The driver's seat belt is not fastened

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The gear selector is in P and the driver's
door is opened

In these cases, the driver will have to restart the
engine by pressing the START/STOP ENGINE
button.

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Start/Stop – settings

Settings for the Start/Stop function can be made
in the

MY CAR

menu system.

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Start/Stop – symbols and

messages

Text messages

Combined with the information symbol
in the instrument panel, the Start/Stop
function may also display messages in

certain situations. Follow the instructions provi-
ded in the message. The following table gives
several examples.

Symbol

Message

Information/action

Auto Start/Stop Service
required

Start/Stop is not functioning properly. Contact a Volvo retailer or a trained and qualified Volvo service tech-
nician.

Autostart Engine running

+ an

audible signal

This is triggered if the driver's door is opened while the engine is auto-stopped.

Press Start button

The engine will not auto-start. Start the engine normally by pressing the START/STOP ENGINE button.

Select P or N to start

Start/Stop has been deactivated. Move the gear selector to N or P and start the engine normally be press-
ing the START/STOP ENGINE button.

Press Start button

The engine will not auto-start. Move the gear selector to N or P and start the engine normally be pressing
the START/STOP ENGINE button.

If the message does not disappear after the sug-
gested action has been taken, contact a Volvo
retailer or a trained and qualified Volvo service
technician.

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ECO*

Eco is a function

developed by Volvo to give

the driver the opportunity to actively drive more
economically and to help reduce fuel consump-
tion.

Introduction

When Eco is activated, the fol-
lowing functions are modified:

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The automatic transmission's shifting points

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The engine management system and accel-
erator pedal response

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Stop/stop function (Start/Stop – introduction
(p. 268)): the engine can auto-stop before
the vehicle has come to a full stop

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Eco Coast functionality is activated: engine
braking is disabled

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Climate system settings: certain functions
(e.g., air conditioning) will be temporarily
reduced or deactivated

When Eco is activated, several climate system
parameters are changed and the function of
certain current-consuming systems will be
reduced.

Some of these functions can be restarted
manually but full functionality will not be
restored until Eco is deactivated.

Function

ECO On/Off button in the center console

ECO symbol in the instrument panel

When the engine is switched off, ECO is deacti-
vated and must be reactivated each time the
engine is started (with the exception of certain
engines).

The

ECO

symbol will be displayed in the instru-

ment panel and the indicator light in the ECO
button will be on when Eco is activated.

Eco on or off

When ECO is deactivated, the

ECO

symbol will not be dis-

played in the instrument panel
and the indicator light in the
ECO button will be off. The
function will remain deactivated
until the button is pressed
again.

Eco Coast

Eco Coast is an integral part of the Eco function
and essentially deactivates engine braking, allow-
ing the vehicle to roll freely.

Climate – general information (p. 128)

To function optimally, Eco Coast should pri-
marily be used when the vehicle can coast as
far as possible.

When the driver releases the accelerator pedal,
the transmission is automatically disengaged
from the engine and engine rpm will be reduced
to the idle level (approx. 700-800 rpm), which
helps reduce fuel consumption.

Option on models equipped with certain 4-cylinder engines

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This feature is primarily intended to be used in
driving situations where a decrease in speed is
expected, such as when entering a zone with a
lower speed limit.

Eco Coast enables proactive driving with as little
braking as possible.

Combinations of On and Off

Depending on the driving situation, Eco can be
used in different ways to help reduce fuel con-
sumption:

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With Eco activated: this enables Eco Coast,
which allows the vehicle to roll freely for as
far as possible when the driver releases the
accelerator pedal (e.g., when approaching a
traffic light or intersection).

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With Eco deactivated: engine braking can
be used when the vehicle will only roll for
a short distance (in heavy traffic, etc.) or
when driving down hills.

To help keep fuel consumption as low as possi-
ble, Eco Coast should not be used in traffic situa-
tions where the brakes have to be used fre-
quently.

Activating Eco Coast

Eco Coast is activated when the accelerator
pedal is released completely if:

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Eco is activated

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The gear selector is in D

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The vehicle's speed is between approxi-
mately 40–85 mph (65–140 km/h). Always
observe posted speed limits

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The gradient of a down-slope is less than
approximately 6%

Deactivating Eco Coast

In certain situations, it may be advisable to switch
off the Eco Coast function, such as:

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When driving down steep hills, in order to uti-
lize engine braking

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Prior to passing another vehicle, in order to
do so as safely as possible

Deactivating Eco Coast (and reactivating engine
braking) can be done in the following ways:

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Press the ECO button on the center console

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Move the gear selector to the manual "S+/–"
position

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Change gears using the steering wheel pad-
dles

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Press the brake or accelerator pedal

Eco Coast limitations

This function will not be available if:

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Cruise control is activated

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The gradient of a down-slope is more than
approximately 6%

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The steering wheel paddles

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manually change gears

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The engine and/or transmission have not
reached their normal operating temperature

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The gear selector is moved from D to the
manual "S+/–" position

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The vehicle's speed is not within the
40–85 mph (65–140 km/h). interval

Additional information and settings

Other ECO-related settings can be made in the
vehicle's MY CAR menu. See My Car – introduc-
tion (p. 79) for more information.

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All Wheel Drive (AWD)

Your Volvo can be equipped with permanent All
Wheel Drive, which means that power is distrib-
uted automatically between the front and rear
wheels.

Under normal driving conditions, most of the
engine's power is directed to the front wheels.
However, if there is any tendency for the front
wheels to spin, an electronically controlled cou-
pling distributes power to the wheels that have
the best traction.

The message

AWD disabled Service

required

will be appear in the information

display if an electrical fault should occur in
the AWD system. A warning light will also illu-
minate in the instrument panel. If this occurs,
have the system checked by a trained and
qualified Volvo service technician.

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Hill Descent Control (HDC) – operation
(p. 276)

Hill Descent Control (HDC)

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introduction

HDC is a type of automatic engine brake and
makes it possible to increase or decrease the
vehicle's speed on downhill gradients using only
the accelerator pedal, without applying the
brakes. The brake system functions automatically
to maintain a low and steady speed.

Introduction

Normally, when the accelerator pedal is released
while driving down hills, the vehicle's speed slows
as the engine runs at lower rpm (the normal
engine braking effect). However, if the downhill
gradient becomes steeper and if the vehicle is
carrying a load, speed increases despite the
engine braking effect. In this situation, the brakes
must be applied to reduce the vehicle's speed.

HDC is particularly useful when driving down
steep hills with rough surfaces, and where the
road may have slippery patches.

WARNING

HDC does not function in all situations, and is
a supplementary braking aid. The driver has
full responsibility for driving in a safe manner.

Available on the V60 Cross Country in combination with certain engines only.

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Brakes – general (p. 277)

Hill Descent Control (HDC)

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operation

Function

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HDC can be switched on and off with the
button in the center console. An indicator
light in the button illuminates when HDC is
activated.

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The indicator light

in the instrument

panel illuminates and a message is displayed
when the system is controlling the vehicle's
speed.

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HDC only functions when first or reverse
gears are selected (

will be shown in the

instrument panel display when first gear is
selected).

HDC cannot be activated if the gear selector
is the D position.

Using HDC

HDC allows the car to roll forward at a maximum
speed of 6 mph (10 km/h), and 4 mph (7 km/h)
in reverse. However, the accelerator pedal can be
used to select any speed that is possible in first
or reverse gears. When the accelerator pedal is
released, speed is quickly reduced again to
6 mph (10 km/h) or 4 mph (7 km/h), depending
on the gear selected, regardless of the hill's gra-
dient. It is not necessary to apply the brakes.

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The brake lights illuminate automatically
when HDC is controlling the vehicle's speed.

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The driver can slow or stop the vehicle at any
time by applying the brakes.

HDC is deactivated when:

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The button on the center console is pressed

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A gear higher than first gear is selected

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D is selected on vehicles with an automatic
transmission

HDC can be deactivated at any time. If this is
done while driving down a steep hill, the system's
braking effect will decrease gradually.

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Hill Descent Control (HDC) – introduction
(p. 275)

Engine response to pressure on the accelera-
tor pedal may be slightly slower than normal
when HDC is activated.

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Brakes – general (p. 277)

Brakes – general

The brake system is a hydraulic system consist-
ing of two separate brake circuits. If a problem
should occur in one of these circuits, it is still
possible to stop the vehicle with the other brake
circuit.

If the brake pedal must be depressed farther
than normal and requires greater foot pressure,
the stopping distance will be longer.

A warning light in the instrument panel will light
up to warn the driver that a fault has occurred.

If this light comes on while driving or braking,
stop immediately and check the brake fluid level
in the reservoir.