2008 Jeep Commander Owner Manual - Page 151

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 and will only activate when the vehicle is descending a hill. It will usually not activate on level ground. The HDC speed may be adjusted by the driver to suit the driving conditions. The speed corresponds to the transmission gear selected. • 1st = 1 mph (1.6 km/h) • 2nd = 2.5 mph (4 km/h) • 3rd = 4 mph (6 km/h) • 4th = 5.5 mph (9 km/h) Hill Descent Switch 3 • 5th = 7.5 mph (12 km/h) • Reverse (R) = 1 mph (1.6 km/h) • Neutral (N) = 2.5 mph (4 km/h) • Park (P) - HDC will not function When HDC is enabled properly, the message "HILL DESCENT CONTROL" will appear in the EVIC and the light in the switch will be illuminated. HDC will automatically apply the brakes to control downhill speed when necessary. HDC has the capability to sense terrain