Sentences with phrase «downhill descent»

One last short easy climb takes us to the summit of the trail and the beginning of the downhill descent that will take us first to the art deco township of Ranfurly.

We were on normal street tires, not big - lugged off - road boots, yet it was not an issue in this vehicle, as we covered the track with no problems including steep declines with the downhill descent control working overtime.

The app is basically a haven of information about off - road condition like vehicle roll, pitch, altitude, gear selection, downhill descent speed management, and other helpful controls

Its surrounded by the 4WD controls, the cancelation button for the automatic start / stop system, and on trucks with the Off Road and Rebel packages, buttons for downhill descent control and the locking rear differential.

The all - wheel drive system comes with a lock mode and downhill descent control.

Back the home team on just passion and desire or put your trust in a Baggies side who lost to Norwich last time out and could be on a downhill descent to the summer beaches?

A Porsche Hill Control system keeps downhill descents in check by limiting speed automatically between 2 and 18 mph.

HAC minimizes rolling backwards on steep ascents while DBC helps the driver maintain vehicle control and speed on steep downhill descents.

Boasting the longest downhill descents in Europe, hand built tracks snaking through the stunning Algarve National Parks, countrysides and cliff tops, our expert guides will ensure the most out of your mountain biking holiday.

Not exact matches

Klammer's coach is Downhill Charlie Kahr, and Kahr is philosophical about his star's descent.

Once on the other side, we firmly press the brakes as the Tiguan starts to roll downhill and let hill descent control guide us down nice and easy.

This was mainly when going downhill, and could have been attributed to the hill descent system, or as the engineers explained, driver error and actually in «manual» thinking we were in «drive.»

The electronic Hill Descent Control (HDC) comes into play on longer, faster downhill movement.

The descent control system inched the Sportage downhill slowly, while the all - wheel drive system saw it pull through a cambered corner with the right rear wheel in the air.

Previous exploits include a record - setting hill - climb at Pikes Peak, USA, a record crossing of the «Empty Quarter» desert in the Arabian Peninsula and a 7,119 - foot descent of the legendary Inferno downhill course in Mürren, Switzerland.

And when the driver encounters a steep downhill slope off - road, the hill descent assist is a useful aid.

Hill Descent Control (HDC), which keeps downhill rolling speeds controllable, can be switched off, and speed is selectable by using the accelerator pedal.

Also featured is Hill Descent Control (HDC), which allows for going downhill without the constant application of the brake pedal.

We can't deny the effectiveness of the Torsen differential - equipped, manually shifted full - time transfer case, the Active TRAC traction control system that applies the vehicle's brakes individually to modulate power to the tires with traction, and the ABS that also functions as a Downhill Assist Control (DAC) to squeeze the brakes for you during off - road descent without locking up a tire.

Special features include an advanced 4 - Wheel Limited - Slip system (ABLS), which helps limit wheel slip when starting on low traction surfaces; Hill Descent Control, which, when engaged by the driver via a switch, allows for going downhill in both forward and reverse at speeds up to 31 mph (4HI) or 15 mph (4LO) without the constant application of the brake pedal; and always - active (2WD or 4WD) Hill Start Assist allows the driver to stop on a slope, release the brake pedal and not roll back for up to two seconds, perfect for rugged, low - speed off - road driving situations.

The all - wheel drive system is further enhanced with torque vectoring on the front axle and a new «X-mode» that optimizes shift points and switches on hill descent control for slowly navigating tricky downhills.

Plus, the start - off assist system makes stopping and re-starting in mid-climb easier while the Downhill Speed Regulation (DSR) controls the speed of descent.

On the Trail Premium and SR5 AWD model, hill descent control reduces stress on the brakes and gears as it works to regulate the SUVs downhill travel.

Among these are anti-lock braking (ABS); Automatic Stability Control (ASC) for stability in cornering and avoidance maneuvers; Cornering Brake Control (CBC) for extra stability should the driver brake while cornering; Dynamic Brake Control (DBC), which maximizes braking action in emergency brake actuations; and Hill Descent Control (HDC) to help the driver maintain a steady, low speed when negotiating steep downhill terrain.

I also activated the Expedition's hill descent control system, which uses the anti-lock braking system to automatically control the speed of the SUV when rolling downhill, leaving me to handle acceleration and steering.

In addition to greatest ground clearance and largest angle of approach and departure, the Evoque also gets the well - known All - terrain Progress Control system which facilitates progress on difficult passages by optimizing traction in four stages (Normal, Snow, Mud, Sand) and offers the novelty of All - Terraing Progress Control downhill aid which now keeps the car automatically uphill in reverse as well (as opposed to the already known and standard Hill Descent Control), between 1.8 and 30 km / h.

For example, if the system knows that a downhill stretch is coming up soon, the BMW ActiveHybrid 3 can wait to recharge its battery and invest all the high - voltage battery's electrical energy in providing supplementary driving power, since the battery will be recharged during the forthcoming descent at no cost in terms of fuel consumption.

Hill - Descent Control modulates brake hydraulic pressure without driver intervention for downhill assistance at a safe and controlled rate of speed.

Other features include Hill Start Assist as well as Hill Descent Control to help with maneuverability and control on uphill / downhill conditions.

Hill Descent Control helps ensure that your Explorer maintains a constant downhill speed.

The Available Hill Descent system keeps the terrain from taking control during extreme downhill driving conditions on four - wheel drive trucks.

For downhill runs there is a Ford version of Land Rover's push - button Hill Descent Control, which grabs individual disc brakes to ease you down the steepest slopes.

Off - road in a 4x4 V8, we tried out the hill - descent option, common on most four - wheel drives nowadays, and found it was... like most four - wheel drives with similar hill descent features: It hesitated at first then grabbed the front and rear discs one by one to slow downhill progress to a creepy crawl.

The truck easily crawls upwards and we perch on the crest for a moment before letting descent control handle the ensuing downhill.

The Q7 Premium is loaded with advanced technology and exceptional standard features, including turning headlamps to illuminate bends in the road and a hill descent control that applies the brakes to help maintain control on steep, downhill grades.

Venture a little bit off the beaten path, but not too far given the modest 6.7 inches of ground clearance, and you can lock the AWD system into a 50:50 front - to - rear split for maximum traction, or engage a handy hill descent control feature to manage speed on tricky downhill paths.

DOWNHILL SPEED REGULATION Although you probably won't be taking the 2016 MB GLA250 to the Rubicon Trail, the standard Hill Descent Control is a nice feature to have when creeping down a snow - covered hill or the occasional dirt trail.

The off - road mode also features hill descent control, enabling safe downhill driving in off - road conditions.

Descent and ascent are a cinch, with Downhill Assist and Hill Start Assist Control to ease through the steep stuff.

The 4WD System also includes Hill Descent Control, which lets you set and maintain a constant speed during downhill action.

On the subsequent downslope, a tap of the brakes in tow - haul mode engages a downhill speed control feature that uses transmission downshifts to regulate descent speed.

If that's not enough, there is a 8067 feet ascent and 7765 feet descent throughout (i'll be looking forward to the downhill parts, I may just roll down them).

You will begin the one hour, downhill, descent towards El Mirador (Vista Point), where you will enjoy lunch.