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Hill Descent Control™

Illustration showing vehicle going downhill at speed set a five miles per hour
Available Hill Descent Control is essentially a cruise control system that uses traction control technology with anti-lock brakes.10 This system continually adjusts braking pressure to help control slippage and maintain a constant preset speed while you are going down a steep grade. This capability helps you concentrate on steering since you don’t have to apply the brakes or downshift the transmission. On a downhill grade, Hill Descent Control can maintain a vehicle speed between 2 and 12 mph. Above 20 mph, the system remains activated, but the descent speed cannot be set until you are below 20 mph again.

See How It Works

Easy Going on Steep Grades

Hill Descent Control activation button on instrument panel

Simple to Set and Adjust

Available Hill Descent Control™ activates at the push of a button. Set and adjust speed between 2 and 20 mph using the cruise control switches.10
Vehicle approaching steep hill in off road location

Speed Control on a Steep Grade

Available Hill Descent Control™ uses the traction control system with anti-lock brakes. It adjusts braking pressure to help control slippage and maintain a constant preset speed while you are going down a steep grade.10
Vehicle traveling down steep hill in off road location

Concentrate on Steering Control

Take your foot off the brake and accelerator pedals and let available Hill Descent Control™ do the work, so you can concentrate on steering while going down a steep grade.10

Hill Descent Control™ Availability

(Standard and Optional)
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