Understanding Your Peugeot 3008 SUV Hill Descent Control System
The new Peugeot 3008 SUV has genuine European styling, and it is packed with useful technology. One of the most underrated features is the excellent hill descent control system. Sadly, there are some drivers that don’t understand how this works and when they should be using it. If you’re an aspiring soft or off roader, this is a technology that you will need to understand to get the best out of your Peugeot 3008. In this article, we will explain what the hill descent control system is and how it should be used correctly. The Evolution of Hill Descent Technology In recent years we have seen a significant rise in popularity of off road vehicles here in Australia and elsewhere in the world. Of course, we’ve had the humble Ute, but recently we have seen the rise of the SUV and now the crossover in our car market. Buyers love the idea of using their vehicle for soft roading or off roading adventures at the weekend. The car industry has responded, but this has created some interesting problems for the engineers to solve and one of these is how to safely descend a hill. How to Descend a Hill Safely The primary problem is getting a 4x4 or AWD vehicle down a hill safely without having access to low range gearing. A genuine low range of gears is essential to move slowly up or down a slope whilst maintaining control. Low ranging gearing is typically found on hard core military and off road vehicles rather than soft or off road