Ford Explorer: Hill Descent Control / Setting the Hill Descent Speed

Ford Explorer 2020-2025 Owners Manual / Hill Descent Control / Setting the Hill Descent Speed

WARNING: The system does not replace the parking brake. When you leave your vehicle, always apply the parking brake and shift the transmission into park (P) for automatic transmission or first gear for manual transmission.

WARNING: The system does not control speed in low traction conditions or extremely steep slopes. The system is designed to be an aid and does not relieve you of your responsibility to drive with due care and attention. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury.

To increase the descent speed, press the accelerator pedal until you reach the speed you prefer.

To decrease the descent speed, press the brake pedal until you reach the speed you prefer.

When you reach the speed you prefer, either by accelerating or decelerating, remove your feet from the pedals. The system maintains the chosen vehicle speed.

Hill Descent Control Indicator

Illuminates when you switch hill descent control on.

About Hill Descent Control

WARNING: Hill descent control cannot control descent in all surface conditions and circumstances, such as ice or extremely steep grades. Hill descent control is a driver assist system and cannot s..

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