Hill Descent Control Message Display

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The hill descent control system maintains vehicle speed on a downhill grade at operating speeds between 3.2 km/h (2 mph) and 32.2 km/h (20 mph). The system goes into standby mode on a flat or uphill terrain. The system deactivates at speeds above 64.4 km/h (40 mph). During periods of sustained use, the hill descent control system may automatically deactivate in order to cool the braking system.

When the hill descent control switch is pressed, a ground signal is sent to the PCM . The PCM then sends a message to the ABS module requesting system activation. The ABS module uses inputs from the RCM and wheel speed sensors to determine the mode of operation.

The IPC receives the hill descent mode status message from the ABS module. The message center also displays hill descent control messages to inform the driver they have entered or exited various states of the hill descent control function.