Green/Amber
The colour helps indicate urgency, but exact behaviour can vary by manufacturer.
Dashboard Warning Light
Hill Descent Control
Hill descent control is active, unavailable, or faulty. The usual first step is: Maintain control; inspect if an amber fault persists.
Varies by state
Use this as a quick triage label before confirming in your owner manual.
Maintain control; inspect if an amber fault persists
Check the matching manual page for your exact brand, model and year when possible.
What it usually means
Hill descent control is active, unavailable, or faulty.
What to do next
Maintain control; inspect if an amber fault persists. If the vehicle feels unsafe, stop in a safe place and arrange professional inspection.