Road Gradient Recognition
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
When the vehicle is driven on an uphill gradient, the transmission adapts the shift pattern to make better use of the engine power.
When the vehicle is driven on a long downhill gradient, the transmission may automatically select a lower gear to increase engine braking. Selecting Sport mode S will increase the tendency of the transmission to select a lower gear in these conditions, further increasing engine braking.
It is also possible to select a lower gear to increase engine braking using the gear shift - paddle switch.