Gradient Acceleration Control

Gradient acceleration control is an automatic feature and is always available when Hill Descent Control (HDC) is not selected.

When HDC is not selected, gradient acceleration control will intervene to limit downhill acceleration on a steep descent.

The feature uses generated brake pressure to control acceleration in situations where the driver could lose control of the vehicle on a steep incline.

Gradient acceleration control keeps the vehicle to a speed and throttle pedal dependent acceleration limit when the vehicle is moving in the intended direction of travel, for example:

• Descending an incline forwards, with Drive (D) selected.
• Descending an incline backwards, with Reverse (R) selected.

When the vehicle is moving against the intended direction of travel, for example: descending a slope, but facing uphill with D selected, gradient acceleration control will prevent the vehicle accelerating above 5 km/h (3 mph) for up to 20-30 seconds to help the driver re-establish control of the vehicle.