hill descent control switch
(if so equipped)
The hill descent control system is designed to reduce driver
workload when going down steep hills. The hill descent
control system helps to control vehicle speed so the driver can
concentrate on steering the vehicle.
To activate the hill descent control system:
The automatic transmission selector lever must be in
forward or reverse gear,
The 4WD switch must be in the 4L position and the vehicle speed must be under
15 MPH (25 km /h), or
The 4WD switch must be in the 4H position and the vehicle speed must be under
21 MPH (35 km /h), and
The hill descent control system switch must be on.
The hill descent control indicator light will illuminate when the system is activated. Also,
the stop /tail lights illuminate while the hill descent control system applies the brakes
to control vehicle speed. To turn off the hill descent control system, push the switch to
the off position. The hill descent control system is temporarily disabled when the brake
or accelerator pedal is depressed.
Refer to your Owner’s Manual for detailed information.
H ILL S TART A SSIST (HSA) (
if so equipped)
The hill start assist system automatically keeps the brakes applied to help prevent the
vehicle from rolling backwards in the time it takes the driver to release the brake pedal
and apply the accelerator when the vehicle is stopped on a hill.
HSA will operate automatically under the following conditions:
The selector lever is shifted to a forward or reverse gear.
The vehicle is stopped completely on a hill by applying the brake.
The maximum holding time is 2 seconds.
TO ACTIVATE THE AUTOLIGHT SYSTEM :
Turn the headlight switch to the AUTO position, then turn the ignition switch to ON.
TO DEACTIVATE THE AUTOLIGHT SYSTEM :
Turn the headlight switch to the OFF, or position.
FOG LIGHT OPERATION (if so equipped)
Note: The headlights must be on and the low beams selected for the fog lights to
operate.
Turn the switch to the position to turn on the fog lights.
Turn the switch to the OFF position to turn off the fog lights.
