Hill descent control (hdc) – if equipped – Jeep 2013 Wrangler - Owner Manual User Manual
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WARNING!
If TSC activates while driving, slow the vehicle
down, stop at the nearest safe location, and adjust the
trailer load to eliminate trailer sway.
Hill Descent Control (HDC) – If Equipped
HDC is only intended for low speed off-road driving.
HDC maintains vehicle speed while descending hills in
off-road driving conditions by applying the brakes when
necessary.
The symbol indicates the status of the Hill
Descent Control (HDC) feature. The lamp will
be on solid when HDC is armed. HDC can only
be armed when the transfer case is in the “4WD
LOW” position and the vehicle speed is less then 30 mph
(48 km/h). If these conditions are not met while attempt-
ing to use the HDC feature, the HDC indicator light will
flash on/off.
When enabled, HDC senses the terrain and activates
when the vehicle is descending a hill. HDC speed may be
adjusted by the driver to suit the driving conditions. The
speed corresponds to the transmission gear selected.
Gear
Approximate HDC
Set Speed
1st
1 mph (1.5 km/h)
2nd
2.5 mph (4 km/h)
3rd
4 mph (6.5 km/h)
4th
5.5 mph (9 km/h)
DRIVE
7.5 mph (12 km/h)
REVERSE
1 mph (1.5 km/h)
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