Urgency: Low
Hill Descent Control Light
This is usually informational. Address it at your convenience.
What the Hill Descent Control Light Means
The hill descent control light on a your car confirms the system is active, automatically holding a slow, steady speed on steep off-road or slippery descents so you can focus on steering.
Common Causes
- Hill descent control switched on (normal)
- Speed above the working range
- Brake temperature too high
- System fault disabling it
How to Fix It
- Confirm you engaged hill descent control
- Keep speed within its operating range
- Let the brakes cool if it drops out on long descents
- Scan for chassis faults if it will not engage
- Repair the shared ABS/brake components if faulty