2014.5 Peugeot 308 Owner's Manual - RHD (UK, Australia)

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When the active cruise control is automatically paused, it can only be reactivated when safe conditions are restored. the message "Activation
not possible, conditions unsuitable" is displayed while reactivation is not possible.
When the conditions allow, it is recommended that the function be reactivated by pressing button 2 (S
e

t
+
) or 3 (S
e
t
-
), which will make the
current speed of your vehicle the new cruise speed setting, rather than by pressing button 4 (on/pause) which reactivates the cruise control
using the old cruise speed setting, which may be very different from the current speed of your vehicle.
Symbol
Display in the
instrument panel Associated message
Comments
"SP ee
D
ADJ
uSt
e
D
"
When the adjusted speed reaches the limit of regulation (speed setting less than
20 mph (30 km/h)), the adjusted speed flashes together with the speed setting to
signal that automatic deactivation of the system is imminent.
"Cruise control
paused". If the system exceeds the limit of speed adjustment possible by the system and in
the absence of any reaction by the driver (operation of the direction indicator, change
of lane, reduction of the speed of the vehicle), the system is automatically paused.
th
e display of the deactivation message is accompanied by an audible signal.
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the speed regulation range is limited to a
maximum difference of 20 mph (30 km/h)
between the speed setting and the speed of the
vehicle in front.
Above this, the system goes into pause if the
safe distance becomes too low.
th
e active cruise control uses only engine
braking to slow the vehicle. Consequently the
vehicle looses speed slowly, as when releasing
the accelerator pedal.
th

e system is paused automatically:
-

i
f the vehicle in front slows down to much
or too suddenly, and the driver does not
brake,
-

i
f a vehicle comes between your vehicle
and the vehicle in front,
-

i
f the system does not slow the vehicle
enough to continue to maintain a safe
distance, for example when descending a
steep hill.
Limits of operation
As the radar's field of view is quite narrow, it is
possible that the system may not detect:
th

e cruise control does not take account of:
-
s

tationary vehicles,
-

v
ehicles driving in the opposite direction.
-

v
ehicles of reduced width, such as
motorcycles, for example,
-

v
ehicles not running in the middle of the
lane, -
v

ehicles entering a corner,
-

v
ehicles changing lane at the last moment.
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In the event of a fault with the active cruise
control, you are alerted by an audible signal
and display of the message message "Driving
aid functions fault".
Have the system checked by a P
e
uge
Ot

dealer or a qualified workshop. When the cruise control is working, take
care if making a maintained press on
one of the cruise control programmed
speed modification buttons: this can
lead to a very quick change in the
speed of your vehicle.
Do not use the active cruise control on
slippery sur faces or in heavy traffic.
When descending a steep hill, the
cruise control may not be able to
prevent the vehicle from exceeding the
programmed speed.
When ascending a steep hill or when
towing, it might not be possible to attain
or maintain the programmed speed.
Operating fault
the operation of the radar, located in
the front bumper, may be disturbed in
certain weather conditions, for example:
with accumulations of snow, ice,
mud,


...
Clean the front bumper, removing the
snow, mud, ...
th

e use of mats not approved by P
e

uge
Ot


may inter fere with the operation of the active
cruise control.to a
void any risk of jamming the pedals:
-
e
nsure that mats are secured correctly,
-

n

ever fit one mat on top of another.
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Display of inter-vehicle time
using a radar located at the front of the vehicle,
this system helps the driver maintain a safe
distance between their vehicle and the one in
front, by displaying the current inter-vehicle
time in the instrument panel.
It is the time interval, expressed in seconds,
that separates two vehicles in line. t
h
e
recommended safe value is about 2 seconds:
refer to the legislation or highway code in force
in your country.Activation / deactivation*
F Press this button, the indicator lamp comes on.
th

e measurement is displayed for
information only: the system takes no
action on the vehicle.
th

is system does not in any
circumstances replace the need for
vigilance on the part of the driver who
must remain in control of the vehicle at
all times.
th

e system is not designed for urban
use nor for more dynamic driving
(bends, acceleration, harsh braking…)
but rather when driving at a steady
speed.
th

e system is active in a speed range
between 42 and 93 mph (70 and
150


km/h).
Stationary vehicles and certain other
road users (such as bicycles for
example) are not detected.
th

e system displays inter-vehicle time
values of between 3 seconds and 0.5 of
a second.
Below 0.5 of a second, the value
displayed is maintained at this level,
even if the true inter-vehicle time is less.
th

e state of the system is memorised when the
ignition is switched off. Activation of the system is done in the " Driving
assistance " menu, with the engine running.
* Depending on version.
Conditions for display
the active cruise control must not be selected
(the active cruise control information is
displayed instead of that for the inter-vehicle
t i m e).
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Once the speed conditions are met, a symbol is displayed in the instrument panel.
Displays
SymbolAssociated message Comments
No vehicle detected by the radar.
A vehicle is detected but the inter-vehicle time is more than 3 seconds. No value is
displayed.
A vehicle is detected.
t
h
e inter-vehicle time is 3 seconds or less. t
h
e minimum value
displayed is 0.5 seconds, even if the true inter-vehicle time is lower.
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SymbolAssociated message Comments
"SYS
t
e
M I
NAC
tI
V
e: S
peed
unsuitable" If the speed of your vehicle is outside the operating range.
Where the speed is not suitable, a message is displayed while the speed is outside limits
(below 42 mph (70 km/h) or above 93 mph (150 km/h), approximately). However, when
decelerating, the system is deactivated below 27 mph (45 km/h).
"SYS
t

e
M I
NAC
tI
V
e: V
isibility
reduced"
th

e system switches to standby automatically if the sensor does not detect the vehicle in
front correctly (very difficult weather conditions, sensor out of adjustment, ...).
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the vehicle being followed may not be detected
in certain conditions such as, for example:
-
w
hen turning,
-
w

hen changing lane,
-

w
hen the vehicle in front is out of the range
of the sensor (maximum range: around
10 0


m).
Operating limits
In the event of a fault with the system,
this warning lamp is displayed
accompanied by a message.
Operating fault
Have the system checked by a Pe ugeOt
dealer or a qualified workshop.
At the first use of the system after
repair, a message may be displayed
indicating that the system is initialising.
th

e system is not available while this is
in progress. As soon as the message
disappears the system is operational
again. If the message does not
disappear, contact a P
e

uge
Ot
dealer
or a qualified workshop.
th

e operation of the radar, located in
the front bumper, may be disturbed in
certain weather conditions, for example:
with accumulations of snow, ice,
mud,


...
Clean the front bumper, removing the
snow, mud, ...
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emergency collision alert system and emergency collision braking system
Emergency collision alert
the emergency collision alert system can be
activated or deactivated by the driver.
From the secondary page of the "Driving
assistance " menu:
F

Sel
ect the " Vehicle settings " menu.
F

C
heck the " Collision risk alert and auto
braking " line and confirm.
th

is system has been designed to
improve driving safety.
th

e driver must constantly monitor
the traffic conditions, to assess the
distance and relative speed of other
vehicles.
th

e collision risk alert system does not
replace the need for vigilance on the
part of of the driver.
th

is system operates from 20 mph
(30

km/h), only when other vehicles are
running in the same direction as your
vehicle; the system does not detect
stationary objects. A radar is fitted at
the front of the vehicle.
System providing a warning to the driver that
their vehicle is at risk of collision with the
vehicle in front.
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