Lion Heart
New Member
Hi Guys!
Kind of embarrased to ask this question as it shows I must be a complete newbie!!!
I have just got a 2006 Range Rover Sport SE. Lovely car!
I thought I'd try the Hill Descent mode down one of the country lanes. Seems to brake automatically and keep a slow but constant roll. Seems to be doing exactly what it should!
However, it does make quite a 'grindy' sound when it automatically applies it's brakes. Now, to me the sound is EXACTLY what I'd expect to hear from a 'normal' car if you start driving with the handbrake or start rolling backwards when you have the handbrake on but not quite enough - that kind of grindy noise.
So, I'm guessing here but hill descent mode brakes by effectively using the handbrake with these cars - is this correct?
If so doesn't this wear the handbrake out as it would in a 'normal' car - and quite quickly too!
I'll probably never use this mode in real life - but just a bit concerned by the slight grinding noise and want to ensure this is normal and nothing is wrong.
Apologies for such a newbie question!!!
Help please!
Thank you
Lion Heart
Kind of embarrased to ask this question as it shows I must be a complete newbie!!!
I have just got a 2006 Range Rover Sport SE. Lovely car!
I thought I'd try the Hill Descent mode down one of the country lanes. Seems to brake automatically and keep a slow but constant roll. Seems to be doing exactly what it should!
However, it does make quite a 'grindy' sound when it automatically applies it's brakes. Now, to me the sound is EXACTLY what I'd expect to hear from a 'normal' car if you start driving with the handbrake or start rolling backwards when you have the handbrake on but not quite enough - that kind of grindy noise.
So, I'm guessing here but hill descent mode brakes by effectively using the handbrake with these cars - is this correct?
If so doesn't this wear the handbrake out as it would in a 'normal' car - and quite quickly too!
I'll probably never use this mode in real life - but just a bit concerned by the slight grinding noise and want to ensure this is normal and nothing is wrong.
Apologies for such a newbie question!!!
Help please!
Thank you
Lion Heart