Downhill Brake Control (DBC)

Downhill Brake Control helps the driver descend a steep hill without having to press the brake pedal.

The system automatically applies the brakes to keep the vehicle speed below a set speed and allows the driver to concentrate on steering the vehicle down the slope.

The system turns off whenever the engine is turned off.

Press the button to turn the system on, and press the button again to turn it off.

System Operation

Downhill Brake Control is turned off. Control vehicle speed (manually)

When Downhill Brake Control does not operate properly, a warning message will appear on the cluster LCD and you will hear a warning sound. In this case, control the vehicle speed by pressing the brake pedal.

WARNING

Always turn off Downhill Brake Control on normal roads. The system may activate unintentionally from standby mode when driving on uneven surfaces or making sharp turns.

Information

• Downhill Brake Control may not deactivate on steep slopes, even if the brake pedal or accelerator pedal is pressed.
• Downhill Brake Control may not always maintain the vehicle speed at a set speed.
• Downhill Brake Control does not operate when:
  - The shift lever is in P (Park).
  - ESC is activated.
• Noise or vibration may occur from the brakes when Downhill Brake Control is activated.
• The brake lights illuminate when Downhill Brake Control is activated.