Downhilll Assist Control

Tried out my DAC this evening on a steep stretch of dirt road. Didn't know exactly how it worked. Pretty disappointed.

 

Have to be in 4Lo with the gear select in "L."

 

Works great when 4 wheeling for a nice slow controlled descent without touching the brakes.

(It does activate the brakes for you)

Also makes a tremendous racket. Sounds like your front end is coming apart.

 

I got it to work. Just didn't realize all it did was ride the brakes for you. Hell I don't have any problem doing that. Guess I was hoping more for engine braking.

The noise was a big surprise.

 

Can't get any more engine braking than you would from 4lo.

 

You can get assistance from the brakes with DAC.

 

The best thing to do with the DAC feature is push the useless button into the dash and free up the spot for a more useful rocker switch.

 

From my understanding it modulates the brakes to keep you braking straight vs sliding sideways. I've never tried it, no hills big enough here in FL.

 

Doubt I ever use mine but it's nice to know it's there.

 

Used it once or twice... dont really like the computers intervening in situations where it becomes necessary.

 

Do you have 4 wheel drive, and the front locker is different function spite 4wheel switch.or is air locker just a fancy word for push button locking front hubbs?

 

The front air locker is a selectable locking front differential that is air actuated.

 

Did you permanently disable your side curtain airbags?

 

No but the button so still easy to get to. I can't recall ever pushing it tho.

 

I only do mine when I think I will break 20 degrees off camber or a wheelie lol

 

I have had a few moments where I thought I was going over and the yaw sensor for them didn't trigger anything so I guess it takes quite a bit, certainly more than I care to push, off camber does funny things to my backside

 

Winner!

It controls downhill speed and direction so you don't slide sideways and roll. It is for VERY STEEP GRADES, and specially ones with rocks , ruts and uneven surface. IT WORKS. Go to L4 (doesn't have to be in 1st gear), press button, and don't touch the brake! It is kind of freaky the first time you use it. Soon as you touch the gas or break, then you over-ride it and do what you want.

 

Cool! Learn something new. Thanks.

 

DAC works great. I have used it on off road trails with loose rock and snow. It did very well. It does make noise but it is nice. I used it once on a icy hill with a cliff on one side. My butt pucker distracted me enough that my attention needed to be on steering not on brakes and steering.

 

DAC is one of the things I'll admit I like with the automatic setup, even if I'm not sure I could resist the urge to hit the brake or gas.