Hill Descent Control Indicator

Dashboard Warning Lights Info (green/blue)

Can you still drive? Yes, normally

Who can fix it? Needs a workshop

Typical repair time 15 minutes – 2 hours

Typical cost SAR 80 to 1,500

What it means

Shown as a car on a slope, green when the system is switched on, it usually flashes while the system is actively using the brakes to hold a slow, steady descent speed. It is an information light, not a warning, and the system normally works only below a set speed. Amber, or a message, means the system is unavailable or faulty, and behavior varies by make.

Symptoms4

Steady green indicator after pressing the system button.
Indicator flashing with light brake noise while descending, which is normal.
The system does not work at higher speeds.
Indicator amber, or the system will not switch on while the ABS light is lit.

Possible causes5

System switched on and working on a slope, which is normal.
Speed above the limit where the system operates.
Brakes overheated after long use, so the system pauses.
Faulty wheel speed sensor or ABS fault.
Faulty system button or brake pedal switch (less common).

How to diagnose4

Check the owner manual for the allowed speed and required gear for the system.
Make sure speed is low and the transmission is in the right gear.
If the system stopped after a long descent, wait for the brakes to cool.
At the workshop: read ABS and stability codes and test the wheel speed sensors.

How to fix5

Use the system for steep off-road or sandy descents at the allowed speed.
Let the brakes cool before continuing a long descent.
Replace a wheel speed sensor or repair its wiring if confirmed faulty.
Replace the system button or brake switch if faulty.
Clear codes and test the system on a safe slope.

Repair cost

0–500

500–2,000

2,000–5,000

5,000+

In Saudi riyals; the highlighted part is the expected range for this fault.

The repair starts with checking and fixing a wire or button, and reaches the upper end for a wheel speed sensor plus diagnosis.

Prices are rough estimates for common cars at independent workshops and vary with the car and the source of the part.
Prices last updated: September 2026

Frequently asked questions

Is brake noise normal while the system works?

Yes. The system applies and releases the brakes rapidly to hold speed, causing some noise and a slight pedal vibration.

Should I use it on paved mountain roads?

It is designed mainly for steep, rough descents. On paved mountain roads, use a low gear to reduce reliance on the brakes.

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This guide is for information only and does not replace an inspection by a qualified technician. If the fault involves brakes, steering, engine temperature, electrics or refrigerant, do not attempt the repair yourself.

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